(DCWatchdog.com) – Democrats can’t catch a break these days, even in blue states like California as Governor Gavin Newsom might face a recall election this November.
The group Rescue California is leading this charge, citing the state’s huge budget deficit and Newsom’s focus on national politics as key reasons. This Monday, Newsom received official paperwork for the recall, echoing a similar move by conservative activists in 2021. Back then, Newsom held his ground against challenger Larry Elder by a significant margin.
Anne Dunsmore, an Orange County fundraiser and campaign director for Rescue California, expressed concerns over Newsom’s governance. She said, “Gavin Newsom has abandoned the state to advance his presidential ambitions, leaving behind a $73 billion budget deficit and a public safety, immigration and education crisis.”
These concerns have intensified amid discussions about Joe Biden’s future in politics.
Dunsmore added, “California needs a full-time governor who is fully focused on the serious problems the state and its citizens are facing. This may be our last opportunity to rescue and restore our state, while we highlight for the rest of the country the destruction Newsom has left in his wake.”
For the recall to proceed, organizers need to collect signatures amounting to 12% of the turnout from the last gubernatorial election. They have until May to gather around 1.6 million signatures to place the recall on the November ballot. Failing this, the effort can still continue for a future election.
Nathan Click, speaking for Newsom, stated, “We are taking it seriously. These Trump Republicans are targeting Gov. Newsom because he is out there defending democracy and fighting for the reelection of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. He’s not going to be distracted from that fight. Democracy’s on the ballot, and he’s going to keep fighting.”
As of now Newsom enjoys a 46% approval rating among Californians, as per a Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll from early January. Newsom’s campaign has yet to respond directly to the recall effort’s latest developments.
