Organizers behind the attempt to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom believe they will collect enough verified signatures to trigger a special election later this year.
It’s going to take a lot to actually unseat Newsom in a recall election and replace him with a Republican. But this campaign is already a lot bigger than any other effort to recall a California governor since 2003. So, why has it gained traction this time?
Guest: Scott Shafer, senior editor of KQED’s Politics and Government desk, co-host of the Political Breakdown podcast
Episode transcript here.
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