Adam Schiff drops endorsement of Jackie Lacey in L.A. County district attorney's race
Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-Burbank) has withdrawn his endorsement of Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey ahead of a contentious November election, when she will seek a third term in office.
In a tweet Saturday morning, Schiff alluded to recent protests and calls for criminal-justice reform after George Floyds death in Minneapolis police custody.
This is a rare time in our nations history, Schiff wrote. We have a responsibility to make profound changes to end systemic racism & reform criminal justice.
Laceys campaign staff confirmed Saturday that Schiff had let them know he was withdrawing his support. Lacey later issued a statement saying she stands by her record.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-20/adam-schiff-drops-endorsement-jackie-lacey-la-county-district-attorneys-race
This seems unusual and noteworthy.