The Case Against Darrell Issa According to ChatGPT

Darrell Issa and Elon Musk at an event, shaking hands
Now, I’ll start by saying this… if you have not yet seen my first piece using ChatGPT, you can see for yourself how ChatGPT sees Darrell Issa, using the perspective of a supporter.
 
Consider this it’s partner piece, the case AGAINST Issa.  I’ll likely conclude with a part three, which will be my thoughts and takeaways.
 
First, as before, this is the prompt used:
Now, can you do the same thing for me for the case against Darrell Issa? Try to use the same energy and tone as you did with the previous request.
And the response:
ChatGPT said:

Absolutely. Here’s the case against Darrell Issa, framed with the same tone and structure:


1. A Career Politician Who’s Out for Himself

Darrell Issa has been in Congress for two decades, and what has he actually done for the people in his district? He’s built a career off obstructionism, grandstanding, and using his political power to benefit his own interests. Rather than fighting for working-class Americans, Issa has spent his time in Washington protecting the wealthy elite, including himself—one of the richest members of Congress.

2. A Champion for Corporate Greed, Not the Middle Class

Issa has consistently voted against raising the minimum wage while voting for massive corporate tax cuts that help the ultra-rich at the expense of workers. He’s enabled billion-dollar corporations like Walmart and McDonald’s to pay their employees so little that taxpayers are forced to subsidize their workforce through government assistance programs. He calls himself a fiscal conservative, yet he’s fine with corporate welfare while fighting against relief for struggling families.

3. A Long History of Attacking Healthcare

Issa has been a staunch opponent of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), repeatedly voting to gut protections for pre-existing conditions and strip millions of Americans of their healthcare. While healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, Issa stands firmly in the way of reform, making sure that insurance companies and pharmaceutical giants keep raking in record profits while everyday Americans are left drowning in medical debt. His solution? Nothing. Just let the “free market” decide—which is political-speak for “let regular people suffer while big business cashes in.”

4. Votes Against Working Families, Veterans, and Seniors

Time and time again, Issa has voted against legislation that would actually improve the lives of his constituents:

  • Voted against capping insulin prices.
  • Voted against paid family leave.
  • Voted against expanding VA benefits.
  • Voted against Social Security protections.

He’s not looking out for everyday Americans—he’s looking out for the special interests that fund his campaigns.

5. Corruption and Hypocrisy

Issa built his career on so-called “oversight,” but when it comes to his own conflicts of interest, he goes silent. He’s used his position to benefit his own financial interests, and he’s taken millions from corporate PACs, Wall Street, and Big Pharma. His tough-on-crime rhetoric is laughable coming from a guy who was investigated for insurance fraud, arson, and car theft before launching his political career.

6. Out of Touch With His Own District

Issa doesn’t represent his district—he represents big money donors and far-right extremists. He’s one of the richest members of Congress, and it shows. While housing prices soar and wages stagnate, he’s doing nothing to help renters, homeowners, or the thousands of people being priced out of their own communities. Instead, he prioritizes policies that keep housing profits high for developers and hedge funds while everyday Californians get squeezed out.

7. A Yes-Man for the Worst of the Republican Party

Issa has never been a leader—he’s a rubber stamp for the worst policies of the modern GOP. He was a cheerleader for Trump’s corporate tax cuts, he voted to overturn the 2020 election, and he continues to spread dangerous rhetoric that fuels extremism. Instead of focusing on real issues, he plays to the MAGA base, picking fights over culture war nonsense while ignoring the actual needs of his constituents.


The Bottom Line

Darrell Issa represents everything that’s wrong with Washington: a corrupt, career politician who works for corporations, billionaires, and party bosses—not the people who elected him. He’s had over 20 years to prove he could make life better for everyday Americans, and all he’s done is look out for the wealthy and well-connected.

California deserves better.