The seat was previously held by Maxine Waters.

He lost that election, with 13% compared to 84% for Maxine Waters.

When you ask him who he is, he says he's the candidate endorsed by Maxine Waters.

"Under no circumstances do I intend to challenge Maxine Waters."

Some might say it was vintage Maxine Waters, barging in when she was not invited.

Maxine Waters should have been doing the same thing.

One could only hope that Maxine Waters, the gentle lady from California, would completely lose it and lunge for the prosecutor's neck.

"I have no plans of challenging Maxine Waters for this position."

According to Maxine Waters, "She was persecuted as a result of her political beliefs and affiliations."

The arrangement followed pressure led by Maxine Waters in congressional hearings.