Republicans overplayed their hand in California – and Democrats are laughing

[BidenPresident]

On Tuesday, Gavin Newsom, California’s embattled governor, convincingly beat back a Republican-driven recall effort. Once projected to be a nail-biter, the contest degenerated into a nearly 30-point blowout. Indeed, Newsom may have even outpaced Joe Biden’s 2020 margin in California.

Ten months later, Donald Trump’s name was no longer on the ballot, but his spirit still lingered. Before the polls had closed, the former president was carrying on about the recall being rigged. Meanwhile, Larry Elder, Newsom’s leading Republican opponent and a rightwing radio host, had tentatively planned a post-election legal challenge.

https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ns-larry-elder

[reagansghost]

they're in shock

most of them probably believed Larry would lose, by maybe 5-10 pts, but would get a cudgel to beat the left with, saying 'look how great we did in Commiefornia!' fuck em

[BidenPresident]

they're in shock

most of them probably believed Larry would lose, by maybe 5-10 pts, but would get a cudgel to beat the left with, saying 'look how great we did in Commiefornia!' fuck em

Another loudmouth right winger.

[volsrock]

On Tuesday, Gavin Newsom, California’s embattled governor, convincingly beat back a Republican-driven recall effort. Once projected to be a nail-biter, the contest degenerated into a nearly 30-point blowout. Indeed, Newsom may have even outpaced Joe Biden’s 2020 margin in California.

Ten months later, Donald Trump’s name was no longer on the ballot, but his spirit still lingered. Before the polls had closed, the former president was carrying on about the recall being rigged. Meanwhile, Larry Elder, Newsom’s leading Republican opponent and a rightwing radio host, had tentatively planned a post-election legal challenge.

https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ns-larry-elder

WOW .....talk about a bombshell ....a Dim won in California.....

[BidenPresident]

WOW .....talk about a bombshell ....a Dim won in California.....

And used Elder as a trash talking candidate.

[Walt]

WOW .....talk about a bombshell ....a Dim won in California.....

An obvious question, why did Republicans waste $300 million in taxpayer money, if there was no expected change?

[Mr.Badguy]

WOW .....talk about a bombshell ....a Dim won in California.....

Schwarzenegger won when he ran...

[Cypress]

they're in shock

most of them probably believed Larry would lose, by maybe 5-10 pts, but would get a cudgel to beat the left with, saying 'look how great we did in Commiefornia!' fuck em

Republicans actually strengthened Newsome for his reelection and possible future presidential aspirations.

While they were hoping to weaken him by forcing him to barely eck out a recall victory, Newsome empowered himself by a decisive 30% landslide victory, and a surplus $24 million in his campaign fund.