A tightening U.S. Senate race in California is putting pressure on Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) to break away from the pack after the GOP’s presumptive nominee picked up some serious traction in the past fundraising quarter.

The latest federal financial disclosures show that Republican Steve Garvey out-raised the 11-term congressman in the year’s second quarter, and not just by a narrow margin. Garvey bested Schiff by $1.2 million, bringing his total haul to $5.44 million. Schiff, a longtime ally of Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) whose liberal district borders her San Francisco territory, brought in $4.2 million. Over 67,000 donors contributed to Garvey’s campaign, bringing his average donation down to $81.

Poster Comment:

Garvey is a former Dodger pitcher. Schiff is Jewish and a jerk.