bionic 50,111 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been in office for just two years, but there have already been five failed attempts to force a statewide recall election on whether to remove him from office. That itself is not unusual — California has some of the most permissive recall requirements in the country — but what is unusual is that the sixth attempt (which is currently underway) appears to be gaining some serious traction. Why is this attempt different from the last five? Timing and increased discontent with Newsom’s leadership — both, coincidentally, byproducts of the COVID-19 pandemic. After earning rave reviews early in the pandemic, Newsom is now under heavy fire, even from allies, for his handling of the coronavirus. He went back and forth over the legislature’s proposed vaccination rules and has struggled to convince teachers and administrators to reopen schools. California has also changed its vaccine distribution planseveral times since vaccines became available, catching some providers unprepared, and currently ranks 39th among the 50 states in terms of percentage of doses administered. And his policy on lockdowns has pleased no one: Conservatives have accused him of strangling the economy with restrictions on businesses, while public-health experts have criticized his decision last month to lift regional stay-at-home orders as premature. Newsom also sparked national outrage in November by violating his own COVID-19 restrictions when he attended a posh dinner party unmasked, in an enclosed space, with at least 11 other people at The French Laundry, an exclusive restaurant in Napa Valley. Newsom apologized for the hypocrisy, but the damage had been done. Prominent Republicans began to endorse the recall effort, bringing it more media and public attention, and the campaign started to raise significant sums of money as well. https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/californias-gavin-newsom-will-likely-face-a-recall-election-but-hell-probably-survive-it/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagaloo911 12,959 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 As he should. An absolute failure and elitist who believe he and all the other wealthy get to be held to different standards and not have to follow the guidelines or rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Tookie 10,546 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Good. Where do I sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Cookie Tookie said: Good. Where do I sign. https://rescuecalifornia.org Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateToCult 41,843 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I cannot lie. I kinda want to see him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANiCURE1295 8,673 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 But no one wants to recall DeSantis? https://thespacecoastrocket.com/publix-receiving-up-to-45-for-each-person-vaccinated-as-desantis-pulls-supply-from-health-departments/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, MANiCURE1295 said: But no one wants to recall DeSantis? https://thespacecoastrocket.com/publix-receiving-up-to-45-for-each-person-vaccinated-as-desantis-pulls-supply-from-health-departments/ There is no recall provision in Florida law Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Day 5,766 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 What has he done? I love seeing the downfall of politicians - as David Cameron - all political careers end in failure Together You And I! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, Miss Dolly said: What has he done? I love seeing the downfall of politicians - as David Cameron - all political careers end in failure A lot of it is Republicans being Republicans- Newsom has survived 4 (3?) attempts to gather recall signatures. This one is picking up traction because of his 'do as I say not as I do' attitude to COVID and general poor handling of the state's COVID response Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Day 5,766 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, bionic said: A lot of it is Republicans being Republicans- Newsom has survived 4 (3?) attempts to gather recall signatures. This one is picking up traction because of his 'do as I say not as I do' attitude to COVID and general poor handling of the state's COVID response How much longer is he in office? Together You And I! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Miss Dolly said: How much longer is he in office? He only took office in 2019 so I think re-election is 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefamebitch 834 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I can see this being successful or him maybe losing his next election. He’s really hated (or at least not loved enough) by many in his state and in addition to big business players (Disneyland, Universal Studios, restaurant owners, hospitality, etc) all aligning together against him, theres going to be one fierce fight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Day 5,766 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, bionic said: He only took office in 2019 so I think re-election is 2022 I am hoping he will be booted. Has he handling of COVID really been that bad? Together You And I! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 My state of California is sinking and it's not into the ocean... Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, Miss Dolly said: I am hoping he will be booted. Has he handling of COVID really been that bad? I'm not a Californian so I can't answer that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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