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Podcast: The Bay
Episode: Why The Vote to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Could Happen Sooner Than You Think
Description: The effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom picked up steam in late 2020, during the height of the pandemic.Now, COVID-19 has slowed down in California, and Gov. Newsom is currently in a strong position; one recent poll showed that just 40% of likely voters support recalling him from office.This has left some Democrats debating a thorny question: whether they should use the current recall laws to hold the election earlier, or wait until the fall, when most voters expect elections to take place.Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED politics reporter and producer for the Po...