One of Major League Baseball's most celebrated all-stars is weighing a run for the United States Senate next year.
As a Republican.
Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres star Steve Garvey, 74, left an indelible mark on America's pastime during his 18 years in the league.
The gifted first baseman was the Most Valuable Player in the National League (NL) in 1974. In 1978 and 1984, Garvey was chosen as the NL Champion Series MVP.
Like Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the last two Republicans to hold statewide office in California, some think Garvey's celebrity status can propel him to victory.
Per POLITICO:
“He is seriously considering entering the race,” consultant Andy Gharakhani, who is advising the former All-Star, said in a text message. “He's concerned about the same issues facing all Californians, out of control cost-of-living and high taxes, rising crime and lack of opportunities.”
Garvey's possible entrance — first reported by the Los Angeles Times — would jolt a still-forming Republican field and could disrupt the overall race enough to affect which Democrat reaches the November 2024 runoff.
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Name recognition could boost his chances of consolidating an up-for-grabs Republican electorate. The only GOP candidate so far — Eric Early — ran for attorney general in 2022 but has never held elected office.
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The former major leaguer has repeatedly floated the idea of running for U.S. Senate. While a much-admired athlete, Garvey received negative publicity in 1989 when two women said they became pregnant while involved with him. At the time of the report, he was marrying a third woman. He did not dispute the allegations and pledged to take responsibility for any offspring and said his new wife was aware of the situation.
Democrats face a bruising primary to replace the retiring Feinstein with Reps. Barbara Lee, left, Adam B. Schiff and Katie Porter running for the seat.
sob gonna get away with never working a day in his life!!!