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GOP cries foul as California OKs new governor recall rules Sign In KATHLEEN RONAYNE, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3FILE - In this June 3, 2021, file photo California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to questions during a news conference in San Francisco. Democrats in the state Legislature are trying to alter the states recall laws in a move that would allow Newsoms election to be held earlier. They are expected to debate the proposal Monday, June 28, 2021.Eric Risberg/APShow...

California Democrats again seek to alter recall laws (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File) FILE - In this June 3, 2021, file photo California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to questions during a news conference in San Francisco. Democrats in the state Legislature are trying to alter the states recall laws in a move that would allow Newsoms election to be held earlier. They are expected to debate the proposal Monday, June 28, 2021. By: Associated Press and last updated 2021-06-27 19:08:07-04...

KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press Four years ago, California Democrats altered the state’s recall laws in part to slow down the process and try to aid a state senator facing a removal vote over his support for increasing the gas tax. Now, as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall of his own, theyre trying to change the laws again. This time, though, Democrats want the option to speed things up to take advantage of what they see as favorable conditions for Newsom. Lawmakers are expected ...