Category: Gray Davis

Newsom vs. Davis: A Review of Two Very Different Recalls

July 11, 2021
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Commentary I wrote Orange County Register editorials for the 2003 recall of then-governor Gray Davis and his replacement with then-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. We supported the recall. But at that time, the paper’s commentary section did not support specific candidates for office, although it does now. Things today are a lot different. With the recall of…

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Newsom Versus Davis: A Review of Two Very Different Recalls

July 11, 2021
CaliforniacommentaryeconomyGov. Gavin NewsomgovernorGray DavisLocal NewsNorthern CaliforniaOpinionPoliticsrecallRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUSViewpoints
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Commentary I wrote Orange County Register editorials for the 2003 recall of then-governor Gray Davis and his replacement with then-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. We supported the recall. But at that time, the paper’s commentary section did not support specific candidates for office, although it does now. Things today are a lot different. With the recall of…

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Orange County, Blackouts Key to Newsom Recall

June 21, 2021
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Commentary As California Gov. Gavin Newsom fights to keep his seat ahead of an impending gubernatorial vote, his efforts could be hindered by forces beyond his control. The main menaces to Newsom’s continuation in the governor’s office—wildfires and blackouts— are by force of circumstance. To combat wildfire concerns, Newsom in May garnered the endorsement of…

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