Why a Gavin Newsom win is far from guaranteed

Published September 14, 2021 10:30am ET



Ahead of Tuesday’s California recall election, polls show favorable double-digit leads for Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Politicians including President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Barack Obama have come to Newsom’s rescue. Media coverage has been favorable on Newsom and tough on right-wing radio host Larry Elder, the favorite to succeed Newsom if the recall fails.

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