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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWas this recall election the Republican plan to Benghazi a Democrat they think is a
2024 Presidential candidate?
I'd be happy with a Harris/Newsome candidacy, but I think that's a real problem, Constitution wise.
Mr.Bill
(24,284 posts)Liberty Belle
(9,535 posts)I'm not sure if even most Republicans would believe this election was stolen, with a 2-1 margin in a heavily Democratic state, where the outcome jives with recent polls.
Hugh_Lebowski
(33,643 posts)Also, the proper word is 'jibes' ... pet peeve, sorry
JohnSJ
(92,187 posts)easily winning the midterms
What I think the recall showed was that Democrats need to campaign against republicans as though they were campaigning against trump
tanyev
(42,552 posts)to try and pressure her to resign so the new gov could appoint a Republican replacement and flip the Senate.
Having said that, now that Newsom is safe, it would be an excellent time for her to step down.
JohnSJ
(92,187 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)She's become quite a problem.
And repeal the recall process. What a travesty.
JohnSJ
(92,187 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)If he doesn't run, I doubt Newsom would be an ideal candidate to replace him, but I don't think I have any suggestions, besides VP Harris. Need to spotlight her from time to time, as an insurance policy.
JohnSJ
(92,187 posts)nod
Johnny2X2X
(19,060 posts)Texas will play as large role in 2022 as Trump. Getting out the vote in swing states like Michigan and Ohio in 2022 to prevent them from becoming the next Texas for women is a winning strategy.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)By killing off Reptilian voters, and pissing off moderates, they are making a huge mistake.