George Skelton: Schiff cheapened himself with his cynical effort to help Garvey in Senate primary
Rep. Adam B. Schiff's clever and cynical ploy in California's Senate primary enabled him to avoid risk in the November runoff. But he subjected himself to another risk.
The Burbank Democrat may have dug some potholes in the high road he normally travels.
There may be tarnish on the Mr. Clean image.
Not that it will substantially affect how many votes he'll win in November or future elections. Voters are pretty cynical themselves and aren't shocked when politicians veer to the low road for expediency.
