PotassiumJust before the end, the Democrats in California are doing their best: Several senators travel from Washington to campaign on the West Coast.Former President Barack Obama set up for the governor on social media Gavin Newson Into things. On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris also returned to her hometown of Oakland to promote the party member. The Democratic Party has only been in power for two and a half years. The reason for the early election is the “recall” initiated by the Republican Party, that is, the process of voting to remove the governor.
In the Democratic Party base camp, people would think this is a bold undertaking. But September 14 is about who can better mobilize his people. The investigation revealed that the 53-year-old governor is launching the final offensive because the current president has to worry that the incited Republican voters may be more inclined to vote than their own supporters.even Joe Biden Still expected in California. For the president, after an already uncomfortable summer, firing Newsom will be a blow. In the end, he had to justify the withdrawal from the chaos in Afghanistan and accept the unpleasant signal from the labor market that the number of infections in the Delta threatened economic recovery.
Two questions on a piece of paper
It all started in California, initiated by the local Republicans before the corona crisis. Newsom’s strict pandemic control measures subsequently gave the initiators of the “recall” a boost. Last fall, when the photos finally surfaced, Newsom didn’t wear a mask at the lobbyist’s birthday party in a luxurious French restaurant in Napa Valley, and things suddenly became ominous. Newsom apologized for delay and spoke of a serious mistake.
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But the damage has been done. In the spring, the sponsor has enough signatures to start the process. California’s “recall” threshold is lower than other states where the governor can be removed. It is sufficient that 12% of the voters who participated in the most recent election signed.Despite repeated attempts to remove the governor, the “removal” only succeeded once: in 2003, at that time Arnold Schwarzenegger Became governor.
The ballot contains two questions. First of all, do you want Newsom to be removed? Second, if he is recalled, who will replace him? If the majority of voters vote against the first issue, the Democratic Party can continue to govern. If not, the governor with the most votes on the second question becomes the governor. 46 candidates are running to replace Newsom. If the incumbent barely gets a majority on the first question, his successor may be elected with less than one-fifth of the votes.
Democrats point to Texas and Georgia
Therefore, critics point out that the element of referendum introduced in the progressive era more than a hundred years ago is suspicious from a democratic point of view. Although Newsom’s approval rate is 57%, his message is simple and difficult: He must let his people vote and vote against in the election. Among the opposition candidates, Donald Trump’s supporter and conservative radio host Larry Elder led the polls.
In order to mobilize its own people, the Democratic Party changed its strategy in the final stage of the election campaign and now focuses entirely on national issues.vice-president Harris She made it clear on Wednesday: The next week will be about California, but there will be more at the same time, she said. For Republicans, the West Coast is a test. If they can do it here, they believe they can do it elsewhere.
Looking at what is happening in Texas and Georgia, the Conservative Party is abolishing women’s right to choose their bodies and making it difficult for minorities to exercise their voting rights. The Democratic Party is fighting for women and voting rights. Harris appeals to supporters, it’s not just about keeping Newsom in power, but ultimately about which America you want.
