Are we using this for the probable recall?

Are we using this for the probable recall? Yes.

https://twitter.com/maggieNYT/status/1379934606665920514?s=20

I’m a little confused as to why Newsom is on this page, isn’t this for the second ballot? Regardless of whether Newsom is recalled or not, he won’t be on that ballot.

To clarify, I’m referring to the second ballot *question*. Who do you want to replace Newsom *if* yes wins.

When the recall election becomes official, this race page will convert to the second ballot question and Newsom will be removed.

That Faulconer number is pretty stunning.

It's a little silly that John Cox is leading the pack, but OK.

Electing Caitlyn Jenner would be funny because she would piss off the left by being a Republican and the right by being a transgender woman. Therefore I want her to win. She can’t do anything with a Democratic legislature anyway.

Voting just to “piss off everyone” seems nihilistic to me.

Voting just to “piss off everyone” seems nihilistic to me. In fact, that is exactly what brought us Trump.

https://twitter.com/NewDay/status/1392103437211480068

I really doubt Kanye West will run for California governor, he hasn't even filled paperwork, very difficult for him to come just at last hour, he isn't even on wikipedia, the only evidence we have is Kanye West expressing interest in running. I think he should be removed from the list unless he expresses interest to run in this race.

Also there are other declared candidates according to some sources.

https://twitter.com/vanityfair/status/1416088245730004997?s=21

It's that commitment to public service that will propel her to victory

Caitlyn for Governor

https://twitter.com/Politics1com/status/1417135147418226691?s=20

I imagine Elder will sue to get on the ballot, but as of now he's off.

after the random alphabet drawing, the top Democrat is Patrick Kilpatrick and the top Republican is Chauncey "Slim" KIllens. Kevin Kiley is the top Republican among the ones who have won an election

There were 135 candidates last time. What explains such a marked decline (to 41)? I think perhaps it's a lot more intimidating to involve one's self in politics, as compared to just eighteen years ago.

This one is less likely to actually work so nobody really cares about this race at all

This one is less likely to actually work so nobody really cares about this race at all Sorta agree. I think it was a foregone conclusion based on Gray Davis dismal approvals in 2003. Newsome is no where near that yet, infact most polls on the recall question favor NO on the recall. Compared to 2003 when the polls consistently favored YES on recall. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36166

Not looking forward to this undeserved "vote of confidence" that Newsom is about to get.

There were 135 candidates last time. What explains such a marked decline (to 41)? even if it's just 65 signatures, I suspect that putting up the effort for signatures plus a fee is a little more daunting right now compared to 2003 unless you have enough friends or you're willing to approach strangers with a clipboard right now.