Carl DeMaio
National GOP: We'll Still Back DeMaio
National Republicans are standing behind California congressional candidate Carl DeMaio in the wake of allegations from a former staffer that DeMaio sexually harassed, intimidated and threatened to bribe him to keep him quiet.
Gay Repub. Distances Himself From Tea Party
Attack & defensive ads fill the airwaves in San Diego’s 52nd Cong. District that pits Dem. incumbent Scott Peters against GOP estab.-backed, gay Repub. Carl DeMaio. As both sides fight for the coveted indep. & centrist voting block, DeMaio is further distancing himself from conservatives.
Conservs. Blast Boehner for Fundraising for Gay GOP Cand.
Several conservative interest groups, including the Family Research Council and National Organization for Marriage, blasted Boehner and the GOP leadership for supporting House hopeful Carl DeMaio, who’s currently tied with sitting Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) in polls.