Posted on 01/31/2021 6:43:56 PM PST by george76
Rising frustration over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-Calif.) response to the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a growing number of California Democrats to renounce their support for the liberal leader.
Newsom, who first came under fire for dining with unmasked guests at an upscale restaurant while advising citizens to stay home, is now being condemned for his hypocritical actions towards businesses.
A number of small business across the Golden State have suffered under Newsom’s restrictive stay-at-home orders.
“All the businesses that are going under, we need your help,” Angela Mardsen, owner of Pineapple Saloon and Grill said. “We need somebody to do something about this!”
More skepticism surrounding the efficacy of the lockdowns has continued to rise. One restaurant owner claimed state officials wouldn’t give her a straight answer when she asked about the data used to support California’s second wave of lockdowns.
The growing disdain against the Democrat state leader has prompted several businesses to take legal action. Now, members of Newsom’s own party are criticizing him for his lack of support for labor groups statewide.
The vice president of SEIU United Services Workers West Union said Newsom is putting workers out to die. Her remarks came after Newsom removed a number of union workers from the state’s vaccine priority tiers.
The Lincoln Club of Orange County called for the Democrat’s resignation, citing his mishandling of billions in taxpayer dollars and a botched distribution of Paycheck Protection Program funds.
This week, Labor Secretary Julie Su confirmed $11 billion in unemployment benefits were illegitimate, and another $20 billion were labeled as potentially fraudulent.
“There is no sugar coating the reality, California did not have sufficient security measures in place to prevent this level of fraud,” Su stated. “Of the $114 billion in unemployment paid by California since March, approximately 10 percent has been confirmed as fraudulent.”
Su said no safeguards were ever put in place to prevent Chinese and Russian criminals from stealing up to $31 billion with “sophisticated methods of identity theft.”
Several prominent Republicans have announced their support of the recall, and even proposed to replace the Democrat governor. John Cox stated his intent to run against Newsom if the recall garners enough signatures to be placed on the ballot.
Cox, who lost a gubernatorial run against Newsom in 2018, said his home state is a mess, pointing to the high cost of living, rising poverty rates and steep tax rates.
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has also floated the idea to replace Newsom by launching an exploratory committee into a gubernatorial run.
“Everybody wants to do the right thing and we’ve encouraged that, but yet when we see things like outdoor dining is not allowed, no science to that, when we see the delay in safely reopening our schools,” Faulconer stated. “You see that frustration that has built, not just here in San Diego, but all across California.”
The recall effort must earn at least 1.5 million signatures by March 17 in order to be placed on the ballot.
It’s Cali.. you have two choices - a Maoist or a Stalinist. As evil as he is, Newsom is the “best” you’re going to see there.
Kamala will call him up eventually.
If democrats are joining in they probably have someone even worse in mind to replace him.
Really, and everyone in it? Including Jim Robinson and Free Republic? Get lost clown. Go to Cuba as you suggested.
Last I heard it was about 1.2 million with the Secretary of State verifying about 86% were valid. The SoS is a corrupt hack who does everything possible, along with the Attorney General, to thwart conservative ballot measures, but still this validation rate seems about right. There’s always a substantial number of people who aren’t registered, sign more than once, not registered in the county where the petition is signed, outright fake name like Donald Duck, etc
... and the 6,0006,429 Californians who voted for Trump, more than the entire population of any of the 24 least populous states? The “f—- California” crowd on this forum are mindless fools.
We need 130,000 more signatures.
I got 9 myself. Will get a tenth next week.
My next move is trying to recall my local school board, who are arrogant, in bed with the teachers unions, and insist on keeping schools closed forever.
“The recall effort must earn at least 1.5 million signatures by March 17 in order to be placed on the ballot.”
What ballot is that? And when?
Thank y’all for the responses. Looks like this will be a go.
I’m thinking recalling Newsome is just a start. Next should be all his henchmen that enforced or promulgated these anti-First Amendment laws. Whatever level of government allows for recalls.
I got lots of signatures too! Recallgavinsf.com has good volunteer opportunities.
Do they have the required signatures plus 40% yet? They’re going to need them, otherwise one or more judges will disqualify enough of the signatures to avoid a recall election.
Kanye West for Governor!!
Are you nuts? Be careful, you might get someone worse than Newsom?
Be careful, you might get someone worse than King George.
Be careful, you might get someone worse than Satan.
Be careful, you might get someone worse than Hitler.
Be careful, you might get someone worse than Stalin.
I’m ok with that. I want everyone to see how awful democrats are.
Its been growing louder for months, just like Hannity bomb shell reports, the Hillary e mails scandle, the bidens china link, hunters lap top and an old favorite wieners lap top from years ago! if they wait just a bit longer he will naturally be out of office
It is up to 1.3 million of the 1.5 million needed.
Sounds very doable. Thanks for the info.
Faulconer will be handed a ticking time bomb if he runs. Newsom needs to be lynched.
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