In recall campaign against Newsom, rural California finds its moment
Supporters of an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom are poised to put the matter on the ballot. Here are the details. “We’re really well received everywhere we go,” said Orrin Heatlie, the official proponent of the recall effort and a retired Yolo County sheriff’s sergeant. “People are coming from across the entire political spectrum to participate.” Even if the recall makes the ballot, it will be an uphill battle to persuade enough voters to oust Newsom before his term ends in 2023, especially if schools are open and Californians are widely vaccinated against COVID-19. In a poll...