Gavin Newsom Blasts Challenger Larry Elder Ahead of Recall Election: 'He's to the Right' of Trump

[TomCADem]

It is a crazy system that a Governor who won by over 60 percent can be recalled through a special election triggered by a tiny right wing percentage of the population, then replaced by an extremist candidate who wins a bare plurality of the vote.

https://www.newsweek.com/gavin-newsom-blasts-challenger-larry-elder-ahead-recall-election-hes-right-trump-1619405

California Governor Gavin Newsom attacked his leading opponent, Larry Elder, as being "to the right" of former President Donald Trump during a campaign event Friday, about one month the state's recall election.

Newsom, a Democrat, spoke about what he believes would be the damage done by electing Elder to the governor's office, according to footage off the campaign rally posted online by KTVU-TV.

"That's what's at stake in this election," he said. "Don't think for a second you can't do damage in that role. Think about the judges he'd appoint. Who would he have appointed to replace Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate? How would that impact the trajectory of the country?"

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He attacked Elder for being opposed to abortion rights and for not believing in a minimum wage, while also criticizing Elder and the other Republican candidates for their opposition of mask mandates. "They proudly state, day one, that they would oppose any mask requirements in our public schools to keep our kids safe, and healthy, and in person to get the social and emotional support they deserve," Newsom said. "The stakes are profound."

[Demovictory9]

1. K&r

[honest.abe]

2. Newsome needs to generate some media coverage..

so Democrats in CA realize this is a very big deal and take voting seriously. This might help.

Maybe he should challenge Elder to a debate.

[Crunchy Frog]

3. Is there any way that the state legislature can clip his wings the way the Repuq ones have done

with Dem governors?

[ripcord]

5. Have a bunch of lazy fucks get off their asses and vote

There is no way Newsom should even be in danger, democrats do this to ourselves.

[ripcord]

4. If Newsom loses the recall ther only ones to blame are California democrats

Democrat voter apathy has been a thing in California for decades, if it isn't a general election democrats won't get off their asses and vote. It is almost like expecting them to vote in an off year election is just too much, I know it is chic to blame republicans for the Davis recall but there is really no one to blame but lazy California liberals.

[Cha]

6. Come On California Dems.. GOTV!! As

if your lives Depended on it!!

[Johonny]

7. I just votes NO

would have voted fuck no if it had been an option. Waste of fucking money.

[IcyPeas]

8. the republican candidates are having a debate tonight. Larry Elder will be a no show. chicken!