McCarthy wanted a successor. He got a fight.

Politico.com - For more and to sign up click here “There is that historic and continuing effort to topple the folks who have been on top for a while,” said Tim Rosales, a Republican consultant who’s not involved in the race. Those headwinds could dull the edge typically enjoyed by an outgoing incumbent’s pick. Fong does bring formidable advantages to the race. He has built up his name identification over years in…