The survey also provides a stark illustration of the lack of interest in the recall among Newsom’s fellow Democrats compared to Republican voters, who are far more energized about the effort. Advertisement“Among people who usually vote in elections, this Republican recall wouldn’t have a snowball’s chance in Death Valley,” said senior Newsom campaign advisor Nathan Click. Jerry Brown, said holding the recall election on Sept. 14 rather than weeks later shortened the window for replacement candidates to enter the race. The California Republican Party will decide next weekend whether to endorse a Republican candidate in the race. If Democratic voters think Newsom has no chance of being recalled, marking their ballots may not figure high on their to-do lists.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 28, 2021 17:01 UTC