GOP's Elder concedes California recall, hints: 'Stay tuned'

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

GOP’s Elder concedes California recall, hints: ‘Stay tuned’

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD
September 15, 2021

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A defiant Larry Elder conceded his fight to become California’s next governor but indicated his first campaign might not be his last. “Stay tuned,” the Republican talk radio host told supporters.

Shortly after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom easily beat back a recall effort to remove him from office, Elder told a cheering crowd Tuesday that “we may have lost the battle, but we are going to win the war.”

Incomplete election results had Elder far ahead among the 46 candidates who had hoped to replace Newsom if the recall succeeded.

Newsom will face reelection next year, and there has been speculation Elder could be in the running again. Elder referred to himself as a “former radio host,” suggesting his career was headed in a new direction.

Last week, Elder conspicuously didn’t answer directly when asked if he would consider a 2022 rematch against Newsom, who already has said he plans to seek a second term.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/california-recall-california-e4fdf2c9340c9ae65958fdb2de68f1f0

[Champp]

1. Republicans LOSERS planning another fraudit?

Republicans sure like to lie a lot.

[brooklynite]

4. No, more likely he plans to run in next year's election.

You don't say "let's be gracious in defeat" if your going to challenge the results.

[hlthe2b]

2. With elections one never says never, but for Newsom to run for reelection so soon after

a DECISIVE 2:1 defeat of a recall attempt? I should think a LOT would have to happen for Newsome to turn him out with those who supported him today. Never say never, but all he should have to do is continue on with no stupid mistakes (like the fancy dinner during COVID) one might think?

[Arkansas Granny]

3. Does that sound like "stand back and stand by" to you?

[tanyev]

7. "We'll see what happens"

“We’ll see what happens” is Trump’s go-to phrase for saying absolutely nothing while simultaneously ruling absolutely nothing out. On virtually every major issue which he has been asked to address over his first two-plus years in office, he has, at one time or another, pledged to “see what happens.”

Here’s a brief summary – courtesy of CNN’s Marshall Cohen and David Gelles:

* On North Korean missile launch: “We’ll see what happens” (May 9, 2019)

* On tariffs with China: “We’ll see what happens” (May 3, 2019)

* On running against Joe Biden: “We’ll see what happens” (May 2, 2019)

* On repealing the Affordable Care Act: “We’ll see what happens.” (March 28, 2019)

* On firing Robert Mueller: “We’ll see what happens” (April 9, 2018)

* On sitting down for an interview with Mueller: “We’ll see what happens” (January 10, 2018)

* On pardoning former national security adviser Flynn: “We’ll see what happens” (December 15, 2017)

* On the possibility of firing Jeff Sessions as attorney general: “We’ll see what happens” (July 25, 2017)

* On the possibility of firing FBI Director James Comey: “We’ll see what happens” (April 11, 2017)

Get the idea? Trump is asked a question. Rather than answer it directly or even semi-directly, he simply offers this bit of non-answer. It’s along the lines of “it is what it is.” Sound, signifying, when you get down to it, nothing.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/13/politics/donald-trump-iran-mueller-taxes/index.html

[rurallib]

5. I think he is planning on getting Covid and dying

as a martyr to the lost cause

[LiberalFighter]

6. Probably intends to use the campaign to make money.

[Midnight Writer]

8. Conceded? What the hell? Where are the recounts, the lawsuits, the attack on the Statehouse?

I reckon Elder is a RINO.