Garvey may have Schiff to thank for pumping up his prospects.

According to research firm AdImpact, 60% of Schiffs broadcast ads mention Garvey.

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Thats widely viewed as by design on Schiffs part.

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No Republican has won statewide in California since 2006.

A Schiff-Porter race also may make the race even more expensive.

About $44.8 million has been spent on ads backing Schiff, and $18.6 million for Porter.

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Garvey had just $758,260.94 on hand as of Feb. 14; Schiff had $13.7 million.

Schiffs campaign has been tapping a stream of industry figures in fundraising pitches, the latest being Billy Crystal.

In a video, he called her the real deal.