A new campaign ad from former Rep. Darrell Issa has drawn criticism from some of his Republican colleagues for highlighting the sexuality of his opponent Carl DeMaio. The TV ad, which began airing earlier this week, runs 30 seconds and begins by decrying a recent attack ad from DeMaio. San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a Republican who this week endorsed Issa, did not appear to withdraw his endorsement over the ad. “Campaigns should focus on people’s positions on the issues, not people’s sexual orientation.”Republican San Diego City Councilman Chris Cate criticized the ad on Twitter. Chairman of the Republican Party of San Diego County Tony Krvaric said the ad crossed the line.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 24, 2020 03:00 UTC