Full Interview: Katie Porter's Next Act After Losing the U.S. Senate Race (with Elex Michaelson)
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- Опубліковано 1 кві 2024
- We're joined by Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine), who recently came in third in the California's U.S. Senate Primary.
In this extended, unedited conversation, Porter discusses her controversial "rigged" comments following her primary loss, what the next few months in Congress hold as she finishes out her term, and what's next when she leaves public office in January.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
Katie’s departure is a major loss for Democrats.
It's a major loss for the nation as well.
😮😮😮 oh noooooooooo
just wish she'd not have responded the way she did after the election...
No. Just the other side of the same coin.
She’ll be back!❤️👍😊
She was one of the best things to happen in Congress. We still need her.
Her ambition was badly timed.
Running against Schiff was a bad move.
It made no sense at all.
Jamie Raskin was asked to nun for Senate, and he said he was more needed and could be more effective in the house.
Katie should have followed his lead and waited at least a year or two.
No, we don’t need her. We have never needed her.
@@docinparadise she started running before schiff i believe
@@docinparadiseI agree completely with this.
@@ctrlw__7-years-ago I believe you are correct, although they both knew they would run long before they announced. But there is much more to it than that.
While Katie is still on her committees in the House and being very effective, (she still had a year left of her term and she would definitely retain her seat in the House in 2025 if she hadn’t quit to run for senate) republicans have a vendetta against Schiff for leading the impeachment of Donald Trump.
Hopefully we will take back control of the House next year, but if we don’t, Schiff would continue to be a lame duck, powerless to achieve anything in the house. His constituents may even realize that and replace him.
In the senate he will not have those restrictions.
-In January, (2023) McCarthy, a top Trump ally, single-handedly removed Schiff and Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., from the Intelligence panel. “I think once Donald Trump threatened that any Republicans who didn't go along with his effort to censure me were going to get primaried, they fell in line. …”-Adam Schiff
Eric Swallwell only lost one committee and the republicans may hate him but he hasn’t been marked by Trump. Schiff has, and his only realistic opportunity to continue to work for us is by going to the senate.
Katie should have stuck to the house for now. After all, while Schiff has been in congress since 2001, Katie just got elected last year and hasn’t even completed one term yet. She needs more experience before moving up to the big leagues, IMO. She knew Schiff was going to run for that seat and had seniority, but she has grand ambitions and announced them early. I love her. I wish she had waited. That’s all. Now we’ve lost her. Will her constituents trust her again now that she’s quit on them half way through one term? I really hope so, but her replacement may be really good too and she may not get another shot.
I will miss Katie Porter and her epic whiteboards! She is transparent, honest, and trustworthy! We need more of her!
You misspelled dishonesty. The woman spun "fact" into propaganda well but that didn't change the fact that she completely misrepresented the facts to cover for Democrat caused problems.
@@aaronjjacqueslike what
@@ctrlw__7-years-ago like ignoring that profit MARGINS are down to falsely claim that inflation was caused by corporate greed (because profits were up)
@ctrlw__7-years-ago or misrepresenting stock buy backs to balance employee stock plans (which every can participate in) as screwing over employees for investor profits.
One of the few politicians that can be trusted.
She needs to be in the House, huge loss for the House.
Or Senate
She did this. It wasn't done to her. She has 5 years in, while Schiff has 23 and Schiff has had a lot more responsibilities. He's respected and there was no way he wasn't going to win the nomination. Her ego got the better of her and now, she's not in the House AND she's throwing around MAGA words.
The White House
She needs to be in the Senate.
Would love to see her in the next Biden administration in 2025. We need people like her in government to get things done.
What did she get done tho?
Like I saw her grilling CEOs in congress but what were the outcomes from those sessions?
For Democrats to even put the words ethical in their mouth is actually preposterous we would never trust anyone that supports Shifty shift
@@kumar01234don’t worry, changes are coming !
Katie is a rockstar !! Hope she is going to come back !!
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Thank you Katie Porter for your public service. It is a sad loss for Congress.
She chose to do this and she had to know she would not beat Schiff. I think all of the attention she was getting went to her head and she made a colossal mistake in thinking that Adam Schiff, who is experienced, respected and has the demeanor of a Senator, could be beaten. She did this voluntarily. Then had the nerve to throw MAGA words around. I'm terribly disappointed in her.
I can understand your disappointment. She said a while back that she was frustrated that Congress didn't get a lot done...and that she felt she could make a real difference in the Senate. She's a lawyer and a law professor...sounds like she was frustrated and bored. I gotta say I feel disappointed because she was one Congress person that I could trust...that she really acted as a true public servant doing work for the good of the People. I'll miss that and her.
I bet she will be back in two years.
@@columbia2635you’re a troll
@@columbia2635she announced her campaign before Schiff.
Katie is one of the best legislators in America 👍🇺🇸👍
She's good at budget debates.
Absolutely!
Katie Porter - Congress is better with you in it. The nation needs people like you at the helm. Don't stay gone too long! We need you. You make our government better. 🤗🗽⚖️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Katie Porter is awesome. I would vote for her for President!
I would love to see Katie as President!
Me, too.
I would too!!!!
It's hard to imagine Katie Porter gone, and Marjorie Taylor Green is still there. What is happening to this world. 😐
You can say that again!!!!!
She's accepting bribes. 😬 That'll keep her there for a while unless she's flushed like a moldy toilet.
Please don't give up, Katie! We the people need you and people like you, in govenment to defend democracy.
The republic doesn't need nor can it survive the Democrat's disgraceful damaging version of democracy.
Folks who strike their husband with with a cooking pan?
Katie already gave up on us. It was absurd for her to drop out to run against Schiff. She hasn't nearly the experience he has for starters. This felt like "ego" calling the shots. She knew her district could easily go red if she went after the Senate nod and she quite frankly didn't care. Now she's whining like a MAGA.
I regret that Katie didn't stay in the house ! We really need her !
IKR? Her ego got the best of her I'm afraid.
@@tracysample6942What are you basing that on? Because all I saw was a congresswoman who tried her best to cut through the political BS & lies with facts. And I think by often using a whiteboard to show people in only 5 minutes what the disscussed issue is really about or to show why a witness was lying or why their narrative was deceptive, she was really effective. It is only because the level of corruption in politics is so high that she couldn’t help to change much for everyday people. But it was Katie for instance that made it clear for every person very early on in the Covid pandemic that Covid testing was free during her 5 minute interrogation of a witness. Her stance on the Israeli war that has so far killed more than 33k Palestinians since October 7 is pretty bad, but other then that I always saw a person who did her best with the tools available to her to do the best job she could within the current corrupt political system.
She's in a swing district and Schiff's is safe blue, at that.
@nlpnt Schiff is a politician, which means he will always play it safe. Porter, on the other hand is a straightforward person, which I would rather have to represent me.
@@tracysample6942 or she was pushed out by corporate interets because she's a threat to the status quo.
Katie Porter is a real powerhouse. I hope she will consider running for another leadership position. She is a caring ethics intelligent person.
She is a leader and I will vote for her every time I get a chance…
Too late
Katie ...you are needed in Congress !!!😢
Katie isn't out of anything. We need her voice in our government!
Really hope to see her in the cabinet.. obviously our country needs a real change in schools/ education. She would be outstanding.
Secretary of education- she has first hand experience not like Devos who never stepped foot in a public school.
Would LOVE to see her in the administration! Especially with the Dept. Of Education!
@@tiffanystrand4423yes & consumer protection
What a powerful and important lawmaker katie is,she will be missed
I’m a senior white woman who voted for Katie Porter. I also received really ugly ads that I knew were not true but my public high school taught us critical thinking and how to see bias in media! I also was so depressed the day after I could barely get out of bed!
Astounding that a person THIS competent and intelligent and dedicated gets voted out. Very difficult to fathom.
She and Barbara Lee should have coordinated and not both been running. Together they were still less the other candidates but it would have helped.
She didn't get voted out. She gave up her safe house seat to run for the Senate and came in third in a primary where the top two face off in the general election.
It's precisely because she is so competent that she was not elected.
She left a job she was really, really good at, to go after a job she wasn't really qualified for, against a guy who actually is competent, intelligent and experienced at. She left a district that could easily go red to do something she knows she wasn't ever going to win. And now she's whining like a MAGA about it being rigged.
She didn't get voted out. She left.
She wasn't voted out. She ran for a different position against another solid candidate. She chose to leave office by trying to upgrade to the Senate.
I really respect Katie she was a true voice for Americans she will be missed 💙
I am so sad she lost the race. She is a wonderful politician
Love Katie Porter. Hope Biden has a place for her in his admin. We need this woman for her knowledge of economics.
We need more smart PhD Profs like Katie Porter in Congress!
I'm gonna miss the white board. She is brilliant.
Dear Mr President:
Ms.Katie Porter is one of the most respected congress-women we have and with luck she will be available in January 💙💙💙 Please keep Katie Porter in politics 🇺🇸👌
She has so much class and common sense.
I love you KatiePorter!❤ Please keep working for the people!!!
Our Country NEEDS Katie Porter's in every state to provide transparency, and taking big money out of elections!
A true Public Servant.
Really? Because she quit Congress to chase after a job she wasn't going to get. Adam Schiff is far more experienced, incl more years and lots of committee work. Katie's only been in the House for 5 years.
She also left her district to very possibly go red. Between the whining like a MAGA and her disregard for the importance of keeping a seat in the House, I'm so very disappointed in her.
@@columbia2635We meet again
And again: experience is not a flex in an elected position. Elected officials aren’t supposed to be experienced; they’re supposed to average people
Wow, they are Terrified of Katie’s no nonsense approach to the rules. She is a rockstar!
Don't loose heart Ms. Porter. I admire your way of demonstrating the truth in our house. If I lived in California I would vote for you. Keep exposing the truth .
We’re really gonna miss her. I hope she’s involved in the NEXT Biden Administration!!! 😎🌵💙
We need more like her in politics.
She is one of the very few that is actually in government to do the work for the betterment of the people!
If you believe that,. you aren't paying attention. There are plenty of Congresspeople on the left who are working tirelessly for the people. Katie was good at budget "stuff", which is why she was a necessary ingredient in the House (and not the Senate). She left the House, and her constituents, to run a race she knew she wasn't going to win (because Schiff is a more qualified candidate), and then whined about "rigged" when she inevitably lost. Also, her district could easily go red now and we lose her seat. So...nah...
It is a shame. Katie Porter was very very good at her job and deserves to be in the Senate. I’m still going to vote for her as a write in candidate.
SAME. Schiff’s my representative and he’s not getting my vote. Yes I know it’s CA and doesn’t really matter. 🥲
So impressed with Katie Porter. Keep working! You have a place. Thanks for your service!
We need her in Congress right now
Katie Porter is the kind of person our country needs to do what must be done.
Not only is she a Powerhouse but she's ethical and says it like it is.
Don't give up on us Katie!😉😘👍
Truly an intelligent,smart warrior for the people and will be missed after her term.👍🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You are a treasure, Katie. We are not from California, but you keep working away for the whole of the United States. Keep plugging away. Your time will come
I would love to see Katie Porter run for president or a vice president because that's the only way I could vote for her outside of California.
She would by far be the best Vice President in history. Her work ethic, data analysis, and presentation skills could turn the VP role into something actually useful.
Any President would be 10x better with Porter as their VP.
I think making her a podium taking head President with a packed agenda, and a party leash would be a waste of her skills.
She has zero charisma and has no chance to ever be either President or Vice Presiden.
Too bad. Katie
Porter is awesome. She is good at her job. She deals with real issues and represents the people well. She is sharp and does her homework on issues that she is working on. Our government needs more people that are honest and passionate like Ms Porter.
Anyone would be lucky to have her as a teacher.
KP I would vote for you every day and any day.. the House is worst off without you being there .. America needs you more than you will ever know 😢😢😢😢
Katie is a true gem 💙
Katie is a Rock Star. She will be missed
Katie Porter has the unusual talent, for a politician, of always telling the truth. And that, friends, is why she lost the election. We must all hope that she continues to express her views -- because we need her now more than ever.
Katie Porter has been my idol since she made it to Congress. I am so very sorry to hear she will not be running again for her seat, we will all miss her famous "White Boards", and hope that someone will carry on her mission of getting Government to work for the common people. I thank Katie again for all her work!
From Illinois.. Sure was pulling for Katie Porter. Country doesn't realize it, but we need her!
Katie Porter is a classy Lady! She Always spoke the truth and did her homework! Please run for some other office. We need people like you in government to keep our country in check! 👍👍💯👏👏
KATIE we need you back in Congress.......you were great
We will miss you Katie Porter in the hearings holding the ones who testify accountable - the public needs and deserves to see more of this!!! Whatever you decide to do, I know that you will do it with class. I hope when Predident Biden gets re-elected there will be a place in his cabinet for you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY, when we needed it the most, you made a difference and gave an example in how elected politicians should conduct themselves!!! 💙💙💙
I’m from NJ but I admire this woman a lot,she is great
You are awesome Katie!!! Hang in there!
I think Katie would make an exceptional President. I hope she gets back in the ring because she is one of the only honest politicians left.
Katie, you have made such a difference! Please stay in politics
Better things are waiting for you, Katie Porter! Where you’ll make even more impact for America and its young people.
Admire Congress Woman Porter. She has my vote should she run for an office again.
I for one am heartbroken you are leaving, you put those a’ holes to shame with a smile on your face and a mouth full of plain, soft spoken but in a motherly tone that we all knew was “Don’t F with me right now!! lol!!! Your State and the Nation will be the worse off by your absence. You have fans who admire you.
We need more Katie Porters.
Her loss was tragic for CA and Senate. Who will keep GOP straight, if that is possible.👍👍
I live across the country yet sent her donations. I pray she returns and in the meantime does NOT go away. She needs a position in Bidens White House!
You did such a wonderful and honorable job, Ms. Porter. Thank you so much. I hope you come back stronger than ever.
She destroyed those big guys in pharma. I watched all those committee meetings. Her and her whiteboard will be missed.
Sadly, they are still being paid obscene amounts of money and that’s all they care about.
I hate to see Katie leave DC, she was a strong voice of truth to power. We need her, and more like her. I wish her well. I will be interested to see the strength of her wonderful influence in the future. Katie, Thank You for your service.. ❤️
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This is an incredible loss to the everyday person. Tragic.
Love Katie and I don’t even live in California! Bless her and keep her safe always! 💙
I love Katie and don’t even live in the USA… Loved watching her holding these Bureaucrats and squillionaires to account! She is brilliant 💙👏👏👏
She is so awesome. I hope she knows how much she's appreciated. I donated to her campaign and live in another state.
A great lady and for now her presence on the hill will be sorely missed
We need Katie Porter in Congress!!
I love you Katie porter!!! You truly serve the people!!!❤️❤️❤️
Would love too see her continue in politics in a very visible and impactful way. She is great. Very effective and knowledgeable
Thank you to Katie for all her hard work. Wish her the best in the future. Her next chapter will be interesting.
I love Katie Porter. I hope she never leaves politics💙💙
I am so sad for this. I luv this woman. What a fighter. How professional.
I supported Katie. Donated. Talked about her. Voted.
Very disappointed she did not make it.
YES, she needs to be appointed to something... that needs results. ✊🏽🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I'm not from CA and I'm depressed.
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I’m going to miss Rep Porters whiteboard at hearings. All the Best to this brilliant AMAZING woman
I'm in the UK and i wish we had a Katie Porter in our politics, wtf are you doing America 😮😢
Get her back in a position of power asap, or can we borrow her? 😊
Katy I am so sorry for your loss u are truly someone we need prayers To you and your family
She is a good person who is highly ethical, intelligent, and caring. I hope to see much more of her in the public sphere. We need many more just like her to replace the current corrupt public officials occupying Congress. Keep fighting the good fight for us, Katie. You are highly respected and greatly esteemed.
I hope she runs again, we need her.
Not just California! Blue all over every ballot for a long time. MAGAs have to go!
TRUMP 2024!!!
Blue mess up California 😂
Trolls for Trump- someone’s desperate. Who? Uncle Vlad or his friend Xi? Rocket man? Don’t make him happy- vote 💙💙💙
@@nunyabeezwacks1408trump for Prison 20 to 24 years.
Katie is wonderful! ❤
So sad , she lost , I loved following her in Congress! Good luck in your future! Hope you do something in politics , we need people like you!
Sorry to hear this, Real politicians have to face the bad effects of dark money.
Tragic loss for American Congress … Thank you for your service Katie …
What a hard loss for our country. Katie was vital in the House and we needed her in the Senate. I'm hoping she can continue to make a positive impact.
Katie Porter, you are awesome! PLEASE keep up your great work. There may be another chance at the senate or presidency. So grateful for your service and we still need you!
Thank you Katie, for all you do. I wish you the best. Hopefully next time. 🙏🏻
Katie Porter is a gem.
Katie Porter you are a treasure and they made a mistake and voting for someone else. There's a spark in every engine to keep the motors going and you are one of them. I always look forward to seeing you speak with the Whiteboard. Keep going and thank you
Congress will miss her. She is a very valuable asset
Katie Porter don't stop we need you! You represent the voice of many people who care. Thank you, for your service 🔜🗳 4️⃣ 🆓️ 🇺🇸 💙
NOOOOO Condolences from Canada, she is a shining star.
From Oz 👍 it’s really sad 😢she is brilliant.
Katie is great! We need her in leadership.
Nooooo! Don't leave us. We need your voice for us!
I hope that Katie continues working in government. We need more people like her
WHAT?! 😢😢😢don’t give up Katie..something better for u & us is on the horizon…. 💙