California recall election now has 70 people on the ballot

[hulugu]

Good. Even when they bring up legitimate complaints with California's governance, they still back dog shit candidates.

The fact that Jenner—a minor reality television star who was once known as an Olympic athlete a generation ago—is probably the leading candidate tells us an awful lot about the state of California's GOP, and none of it good.

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

That's consistent with the way of thinking amongst that group though. If EVERYONE gets something from the gov't it's an example of waste. When THEY get something specifically over other groups it's okay & somehow deserved.

It's just the selfish nature that's been fed by SOME of the party. They hate big gov't, gov't needs to stay out of people's business, and companies should be allowed to do what they want. You saw how all that got flipped on it's head during the last administration, and on a state level they are gleefully championing using the gov't for their own ends.

My current favorite is the massive farming subsidies most people don’t know about because they aren’t farmers. I’m not saying they sometimes aren’t needed or that farming isn’t full of its own issues. I’m saying if you are part of rural farming America you should probably STFU complaining about people who aren’t farmers getting assistance.

 

[JayMysteri0]

My current favorite is the massive farming subsidies most people don’t know about because they aren’t farmers. I’m not saying they sometimes aren’t needed or that farming isn’t full of its own issues. I’m saying if you are part of rural farming America you should probably STFU complaining about people who aren’t farmers getting assistance.

If they listened to more cows, they would know

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article233995452.html

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

If they listened to more cows, they would know

Sounds like another politician who is unaware of the internet or how it works.

But he’s also part of a party where contradicting facts don’t seem to be a roadblock to success. As long as the politician lies fit the narrative then it gets a pass.

It's the lazy man's "You can be anything you want to be." It's "You are whatever you say you are."

 

[Herdfan]

The fact that Jenner—a minor reality television star who was once known as an Olympic athlete a generation ago—is probably the leading candidate tells us an awful lot about the state of California's GOP, and none of it good.

Larry Elder should be the top GOP candidate.

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

The fact that Jenner—a minor reality television star who was once known as an Olympic athlete a generation ago—is probably the leading candidate tells us an awful lot about the state of California's GOP, and none of it good.

When you look at who the king of the Republican party is right now Jenner seems to be right on brand.

 

[Eric]

It's currently a total clown show at amateur hour, nearly half have already dropped or didn't qualify, there are lawsuits by reality "stars" (one who wants to use his youtube handle so his "fans" will recognize him) and none of them are even remotely close.

It's an embarrassing time for the state right now, none of these people have the time nor backing to make anything happen here, there will be now way in hell 50+% will vote against Newsom unless there's a serious bombshell.

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

It's currently a total clown show at amateur hour, nearly half have already dropped or didn't qualify, there are lawsuits by reality "stars" (one who wants to use his youtube handle so his "fans" will recognize him) and none of them are even remotely close.

It's an embarrassing time for the state right now, none of these people have the time nor backing to make anything happen here, there will be now way in hell 50+% will vote against Newsom unless there's a serious bombshell.

Some think the bombshell will come in the form of some kind of return to Covid related restrictions which is sad. We should be talking about cost of living, high taxes, and homelessness but I don't hear anybody talking about alternative (or any) solutions for those issues.

 

[Eric]

Some think the bombshell will come in the form of some kind of return to Covid related restrictions which is sad. We should be talking about cost of living, high taxes, and homelessness but I don't hear anybody talking about alternative (or any) solutions for those issues.

I have a feeling he's not going to implement much this time around and I don't know what else he (or any government) can do at this point other than trying to get the vaccine out there more. We'll have to see how it plays out.

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

I have a feeling he's not going to implement much this time around and I don't know what else he (or any government) can do at this point other than trying to get the vaccine out there more. We'll have to see how it plays out.

Yeah, it would be a tough sell statewide. I think SoCal reinstituted indoor mask mandates recently but that's not on Newsom.

 

[Herdfan]

Yeah, it would be a tough sell statewide. I think SoCal reinstituted indoor mask mandates recently but that's not on Newsom.

Not specifically. But 6 more CA counties are now recommending masks.(1) I wonder if lockdowns will be far behind.

So even if he isn't the one who ordered them, people will look to him to lead them out of it.

(1) https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/5...elta-variant-rages/ar-AAMmRXE?ocid=uxbndlbing

 

[Eric]

Not specifically. But 6 more CA counties are now recommending masks.(1) I wonder if lockdowns will be far behind.

So even if he isn't the one who ordered them, people will look to him to lead them out of it.

(1) https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/5...elta-variant-rages/ar-AAMmRXE?ocid=uxbndlbing

Of course we can't be 100% certain but I do think he'll leave it to the counties to decide, there's little appetite for another mandate/lockdown by anyone, including Newsom.

 

[Herdfan]

Of course we can't be 100% certain but I do think he'll leave it to the counties to decide, there's little appetite for another mandate/lockdown by anyone, including Newsom.

He is kind of in a damned if he does, damned if he doesn't situation.

 

[hulugu]

Larry Elder should be the top GOP candidate.

The guy's spent most his career being a talking head on the radio. And, he couldn't even figure out how to file the paperwork to get himself on the ballot.

Of course, he's accusing the Secretary of State of disqualifying him from the ballot, but consider, dozens of other people managed to do it, so what's his problem?

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

Not specifically. But 6 more CA counties are now recommending masks.(1) I wonder if lockdowns will be far behind.

So even if he isn't the one who ordered them, people will look to him to lead them out of it.

(1) https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/5...elta-variant-rages/ar-AAMmRXE?ocid=uxbndlbing

And without feelings of irony it will probably be the people who refuse to get vaccinated, thus prolonging things, who will be mad about any return to restrictions.

 

[Eric]

Latest poll shows Newsom not doing well in many categories, but also shows the uphill battle challengers face. So far nothing shows that it's anywhere close to 50% voting to recall.

Exclusive poll: Californians split on Newsom as recall election nears

An exclusive Inside California Politics / Emerson College poll found Californians are split when it comes to Governor Gavin Newsom’s performance as the recall election nears.

www.kron4.com

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

Latest poll shows Newsom not doing well in many categories, but also shows the uphill battle challengers face. So far nothing shows that it's anywhere close to 50% voting to recall.

Exclusive poll: Californians split on Newsom as recall election nears

An exclusive Inside California Politics / Emerson College poll found Californians are split when it comes to Governor Gavin Newsom’s performance as the recall election nears.

www.kron4.com

"Recall organizers gathered more than 2 million signatures to force the election and emphasized what they said were Newsom’s overreaching policies during the pandemic."

The right is such a one note pony. Like I’ve said, plenty of other more pressing and long lasting concerns about CA, but yeah, let’s keep beating COVID response into the dirt. We need to send a clear message to the next governor when it happens again 100 years from now.

 

[Deleted member 215]

I have no intention of voting to recall, but I have to say I'm kind of glad the threat of recall is, at least in part, pressuring Newsom to avoid implementing another lockdown. I live in an area with an 85% vaccination rate. I don't see why there should be another statewide lockdown.

 

[Eric]

I have no intention of voting to recall, but I have to say I'm kind of glad the threat of recall is, at least in part, pressuring Newsom to avoid implementing another lockdown. I live in an area with an 85% vaccination rate. I don't see why there should be another statewide lockdown.

I'm as paranoid as it gets and live in an undervaccinated area and even I'm not up for another lockdown. Funny how the vaccine will make you brave lol. I don't think he'll go there at all.

 

[Herdfan]

The guy's spent most his career being a talking head on the radio. And, he couldn't even figure out how to file the paperwork to get himself on the ballot.

Of course, he's accusing the Secretary of State of disqualifying him from the ballot, but consider, dozens of other people managed to do it, so what's his problem?

He has no problem. He will be on the ballot.

Elder will appear on recall election ballot; Faulconer can't use 'retired San Diego mayor' title

The inclusion of Larry Elder and other changes bring to 46 the number of candidates who are challenging Gov. Gavin Newsom.

www.latimes.com