San Diego Politics Show: CA-48 candidate Brandon Riker

Palm Springs investor and Democratic CA-48 candidate Brandon Riker  joined the San Diego Politics Show this week for a wide-ranging discussion as she runs for the CA-48 Congressional District.

Riker discussed his proposal to make the first $50,000 of income tax free nationwide, his expectations as an economist on gas prices following the Iran War, the U.S.’s relationship with Israel and the significant personal donations to his campaign.

CA-48 is one of the most high-profile Congressional races in the country, after voters created a Democratic pick-up opportunity by redistricting the seat by approving Prop. 50 last year.

Stick around after the interview to hear the co-hosts break down their latest tongue-in-cheek political power rankings for San Diego County, which were notably recorded before Friday’s sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell and the ensuing demands for him to drop out of the race.

Riker’s appearance on the show follows one from San Diego Councilmember Marni von Wilpert, another top Democratic CA-48 candidate, last week. is the first candidate in the CA-48 race to appear on the show as we approach the June primary. Ammar Campa-Najjar is coming on the show next week, and we’ve got an invitation out to Supervisor Jim Desmond, the the lone Republican in the field.

If you haven’t yet, check out previous episodes of the San Diego Politics Show, featuring interviews with Mayor Todd Gloria, Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera, County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe and San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Chris Cate.