Issa, Kiley Make Surprise Moves in CA Redistricting

0:00On March 8, two Republican congressmen from California dropped major surprises Friday evening. 72-year-old Darryl Issa announced he won't seek reelection in the new 48th district around San Diego. Meanwhile, 41-year-old Kevin Kylie said he'll run as an independent in the 6th district instead of staying with the GOP. These moves tied directly to the new House maps drawn by state Democrats, which slash Republican seats from more than a dozen down to just four out of. 50. Political insiders see this as fallout from intense redistricting battles. One former GOPA noted that under old lines, Issa would have run again as a Republican and Kylie would have stayed in his current seat. Issa, a longtime businessman, turned lawmaker with 25 years in Congress, called the time for fresh challenges and endorsed San Diego Supervisor. Jim Desmond to replace him. Kylie cited frustration with extreme partisanship, pointing to shutdowns, health care hikes, and redistricting fights as reasons for going.

1:02Independent. The new lines flip Issa's district from Trump-friendly to leaning toward Kamala Harris, making it a steep climb for Republicans. With independence rarely winning House seats, both changes spell tough battles ahead in these reshaped races.