Posted on 07/22/2021 2:45:51 PM PDT by Vendome
We finally have a new poll of the Gavin Newsom recall election in California, and it shows a tightening race with some big warning signs for the governor.
The last high quality polls that were released in May showed opposition to the recall beating support for the recall by double digits, but a new poll released by Emerson College and Nexstar Media's Inside California Politics on Thursday shows a closer race.
The biggest red flag for Newsom was the poll's question, "Regardless of the recall effort, would you vote to re-elect Gov. Newsom in 2022 or do you think it is time for someone new?" in which a whopping 58% of voters wanted someone new, while only 42% were happy with Newsom — suggesting the governor could be in serious danger in 2022 if his opponent is a Democrat, independent with enough name recognition or a Republican not closely tied to former President Donald Trump and the National Republican Party. Newsom has blanketed the airwaves with ads comparing the recall to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
Other warning signs for Newsom — who had a 49% approval rating and a 42% disapproval rating in the poll — include lackluster marks on his handling of wildfires and the drought, which could be more salient issues just ahead of the recall election Sept. 14. Newsom previously overstated the amount of wildfire prevention efforts the state has undertaken and has not ruled out mandatory water use restrictions.
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quick, we need another boogie-bug so daddy givernment can make bad boogie-bug go away!!
Time to toss out some more freebies, Newsom. Gotta time it right, though. Can’t be done too early.
I read that headline, then I hear a tape of the late actor
Vincent Price, giving one of his most Evil, of gloating laughs!
Recall the narcissistic, adulterous bastard.
I hear Larry Elder’s laughter. LOL
They’ll just make more test ballots
Never underestimate their willingness to do whatever it takes to win and to punish the voters for daring to suggest there are better options.
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.
That’s a scary thought and quite possible
CA-ligula
Newsom photo....
Okaaaaay. Where is my California Government check book? Get some more money to the voters. Now.
I wonder if his wife will hitch her wagon to the next rising star?
Yeah... kick his butt...
Yup, dems. buy votes with cash and other freebies. You can steal stuff in San Francisco while the mayor and Nancy watching the cops to make certain there are no arrests.
Elder would be the best thing for CA since Reagan. Most should do research on the CA native who grew up here the hard way.
Don’t think for a second they wouldn’t do. In California, a Democrat Politician is just like a regular person, minus scruples, honor, shame, guilt, morals, and a conscience.
$50mil in negative ads needed now, $50mil in Sep.
An alternative candidate should not even be mentioned.
First, Newsome must be torn down. It’s the first question on the ballot.
California is hopeless...
Hugh Hewitt said today what a wonderful guy and good friend Newsome is.
Actually the law prevents this from happening. California Elections Code - ELC 11302 states that if a recall petition is approved a recall election must stand (commence). Even if the petitioned office holder resigns, the election will still commence. The petitioned office holder shall NOT take an appointed position until AFTER the election has commenced. So if Newsom resigns, the Lt. Governor will be the acting Governor until the election is completed. If the recall succeeds (ie YES wins), then the replacement candidate is sworn in as Governor. If the recall fails (ie NO wins), then the Lt. Governor shall be sworn in as Governor but only AFTER the election.
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