The MeidasTouch Podcast Ammar Campa-Najjar Discusses His Plans to Defeat Darrell Issa in CA Race
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Dec 17, 2025 Ammar Campa-Najjar, a Democratic congressional candidate and U.S. Navy officer, discusses his challenging race against Darrell Issa in California's 48th District. He highlights how recent district changes and Issa's ties to Trump make this a winnable opportunity. Ammar dives into pressing voter concerns like healthcare, housing, and tariffs, linking them to Issa's record. Drawing from his Mexican-American and Palestinian-American heritage, he explains how his background informs his campaign. He also notes his fundraising approach, emphasizing independence from corporate PAC money.
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Trump Losing Republican Support
- Trump's approval among Republicans is dropping, including 30% disapproval within MAGA identifiers.
- Ben frames Trump's behavior as driving erosion of support that benefits Democrats in state races.
Incumbent Running From Questions
- Darrell Issa is portrayed as abandoning his district and running away from accountability.
- Ammar Campa-Najjar frames Issa's behavior as symbolic of a broader disengaged MAGA leadership problem.
Redistricting Shifted The Math
- Redistricting and shifting demographics transformed the seat from R+15 to D+3.
- Ammar uses the new partisan lean to argue the district now favors Democrats and that Issa is vulnerable.