This is the equivalent of sacrificing a pawn. There is no reason to fight a losing battle in August when there is a possibility of gains, big gains in November.
Once a new and hopefuly stronger position is established, the battle can be engaged from strength rather than weakness.
That battle may never be fought though , it is California.
“This is the equivalent of sacrificing a pawn”
To whom?
Are Hispanics (the legal ones) going to vote Republican now?