Posted on 06/28/2021 10:37:40 AM PDT by Vendome
Four years ago, California Democrats altered the state's recall laws in part to slow down the process and try to aid a state senator facing a removal vote over his support for increasing the gas tax.
Now, as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall of his own, they're trying to change the laws again. This time, though, Democrats want the option to speed things up to take advantage of what they see as favorable conditions for Newsom.
Those who want to speed things up believe the longer the wait until voters cast their ballots, the more risk of problems arising for Newsom. Democrats hold wide majorities in the state Legislature, making it easy for them to change the rules.
"...Democrats' proposal would essentially bypass the legislative review process so long as lawmakers set aside money for counties to pay for the cost of the election. The state Department of Finance already sought a cost estimate from counties and lawmakers plan to approve $215 million to cover the local expense.
With no legislative review, Democratic Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Newsom supporter, will be able to set an election date sooner. County clerks have said they need until at least Sept. 14 to be ready.
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Newsolini.
Gavinito Newsolini.
A government “of the ruling elite, for the ruling elite and by the ruling elite”. Just like in ALL communist dictatorship countries. Welcome to Kalifornia! BTW, where in the hell are the Republicans who are still in Kalifornia politics? You can speak now!!
Heard this from someone who runs in political circles in CA.
If the internal polls show Newsom surviving the recall, he stays in place.
If the internal polls show Newsom being recalled then.
1. Newsom resigns, you know, for he good of the state, prior to the recall date.
2. The recall is canceled as the person that was to be recalled is no longer in office.
3. Democratic Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis becomes the governor.
4. Senator Diane Feinstein retires.
5. Democratic Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis names Newsom as the new senator from California.
6. Feinstein and husband continue to enrich themselves off of state contracts.
The same people remain at the table, the only thing that changes are the chairs they sit in.
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