The idea that California voters might recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom seems like a Republican fantasy and nothing more at first glance. After all, Newsom won by 24 points in 2018 and President Joe Biden, a Democrat, took the state by 29 points last fall.
Now though, Democrats are worried that the Republican pipe dream may turn into a real Democratic nightmare on recall Election Day, on September 14.
A look at the data reveals there is a very real possibility of Newsom getting recalled, though chances are he won’t be. CONTINUED
Harry Enten, CNN
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