Category: Gavin Newsom

California Lawmakers Debate Privacy Rights of Recall Petitioners

Proposed legislation in California that would allow targets of future recall movements to identify and contact petition signers to potentially change their minds sparked lengthy debate in a recent State Senate committee meeting. Senate Bill 663 (SB 663) would provide data access to recall targets, allowing them to contact petition signers and correct any potential…


Recall Newsom? Count Me In!

In recent months I have been asked repeatedly what I thought about the Newsom recall effort by people who were aware of my working history with California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the past. I have been reluctant to opine, because any discussion about him would necessitate volumes about his failed public policies. On the other…


Newsom Announces California Will Fully Reopen June 15, As Recall Looms

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on April 6 that the state will fully reopen its economy on June 15. That’s the plan as long as the state has enough COVID-19 vaccines for those age 16 and older and hospitalization rates are low and stable. In California, 20 million vaccines have been administered, including…


Gavin Newsom Owes California an Apology

Commentary Gov. Gavin Newsom owes the citizens of California an apology. Telling someone they’re not essential is appalling. Every person and the work they do is essential. Just because a bureaucrat may deem you non-essential, doesn’t mean it’s true. Florida, Texas, and other states lifted their lockdowns and allowed businesses to open at 100 percent. Here’s…


Can Gavin Newsom Redeem Himself From Looming Recall? | Don Wagner

Over 2 million California residents from across the political spectrum signed the recall petition against Governor Gavin Newsom. Don Wagner, a member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, discusses the policies that led to the recall and the possibility of the governor redeeming himself to those that signed the petition. California Insider is an…


Newsom Recall Shows States Can Do More to Protect Constitutional Rights: Dr. Cordie Williams

Dr. Cordie Williams, dubbed the Megaphone Marine for his activism and military background, said the campaign to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom can serve as a template and inspire other states to push back against the actions of politicians that he said curtail constitutional freedoms. Williams, who founded 1776 Forever Free, an organization that advocates for constitutional…


Newsom Recall Shows States Can Do More to Protect Constitutional Rights: Cordie Williams

Cordie Williams, dubbed the Megaphone Marine for his activism and military background, said the campaign to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom can serve as a template and inspire other states to push back against the actions of politicians who he said curtail constitutional freedoms. Williams, who founded 1776 Forever Free, an organization that advocates for constitutional rights,…


Recall Newsom Campaign Surpasses 2.1M Signatures by Deadline

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—The Recall Gavin 2020 campaign that aims to remove California Gov. Gavin Newsom from office had over 2.117 million signatures as of the March 17 deadline. The number is expected to be higher, as the total is still being tabulated. “Gavin Newsom brought this upon himself. He didn’t have to lock down 40…


California Recall Backers Submitted 2.1 Million Signatures Ahead of Deadline—Far Above Required Amount

Backers of the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that they submitted by Wednesday’s deadline, a number that will likely far exceed the required threshold even if a fraction prove to be invalid. Newsom himself acknowledged Tuesday that the recall effort would likely qualify, triggering what could be a wildly expensive race later…


As Signature Collection Ends, California Heads Toward Recall

ROCKLIN, Calif.—A plodding, months-long review kicks off Wednesday to confirm what appears inevitable: California Gov. Gavin Newsom will face a recall election that could oust the Democrat before his first term ends. The announcement Monday that Newsom was beginning to raise money to defend his seat seemed to confirm that he believes organizers behind the…