From Rep. Hunter to Candidate Carl DeMaio, Darrell Issa’s Entrance Makes for a Crowded Field of Corrupt GOP Politicians
“Darrell Issa’s name has become synonymous in Southern California with criminality, corruption and cronyism. His long track record of misdeeds that include disrespecting first responders, suspected arson, and alleged grand theft auto, shows that Issa doesn’t have the judgment or character to be trusted by the voters of CA-50,” said DCCC Spokesperson Andy Orellana. “Issa joining criminally indicted Congressman Hunter and corrupt former City Councilman Carl DeMaio turns the primary in California’s 50th into the Great California Crook-Off.”
A small sample of former Rep. Darrell Issa’s record:
- Issa called the September 11th terrorist attacks “simply” a plane crash…and then voted against the Zadroga Act, which provided health care to 9/11 first responders.
- That’s not the first time Issa disregarded and disrespected first responders. Issa was suspected of burning down his own factory for insurance money and had the gall to blame firefighters for letting it spread.
- Issa lied about his military service record. He said he received the “highest possible” ratings in the Army, but he actually received unsatisfactory conduct ratings and was transferred.
- Issa doesn’t pack light: he pleaded guilty to having an unregistered firearm and served probation after a police officer found a pistol, tear-gas gun, and ammunition in his car.
- And Issa isn’t afraid to use what he’s packing: A former employee accused Issa of threatening him with a gun while firing him in order to intimidate him.
- Issa was charged with grand theft auto twice.
- Issa is well known for his political witch hunts that cost taxpayers up to $25 million.
- At the helm of another committee, Issa wouldn’t let even one woman speak…during a hearing about access to birth control.
- He even advocated for a government shutdown despite the dramatic effect Republican shutdowns have cost veterans, seniors, and San Diego businesses.
- And Issa bent over backwards to secure millions of dollars in federal earmarks that benefited his commercial properties in San Diego
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