"We want to make an example of Josh Newman for his vote on car [fees] and gas-tax hikes," DeMaio said. "He was elected with the least amount of support in 2016, and that's why we've nicknamed it the 'gazelle strategy.' We decided to target Newman, who was the deciding vote and also was clearly the weakest member of the state Senate, for punishment."

Source: Los Angeles Times May 08, 2018 07:07 UTC