The Republican who took his place, San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, is a longtime local official with name recognition, fundraising connections and community relationships — without Issa’s close ties to President Donald Trump.
Author Archives: Deborah Brennan, CalMatters
Deborah writes the Sacramento Report and covers San Diego and Inland Empire politics for Voice of San Diego, in partnership with CalMatters. She formerly covered politics, environment and education for the San Diego Union Tribune, and has written for other Southern California newspapers.
Email: deborah@calmatters.org
Twitter: @Deborahsbrennan
