Adam Schiff could unite Californians in Senate bid, but to GOP candidate’s benefit: Kevin McCarthy

Former House Speaker and longtime Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., could indeed unite California voters, but not in the way the prominent liberal hopes to.Schiff is the leading Democrat in California’s unique Jungle Primary system where the top two vote-getters at Tuesday’s polls will move on to the general election regardless of party.Recent polling shows Schiff locked tight with retired Major League Baseball great Steve Garvey, the leading Republican candidate. Democratic Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee lag behind Garvey and Schiff.McCarthy told…