Gavin Newsom in 2021 CA Governor's race
On Government Reform:
COVID: all registered voters receive mail-in ballots
More than half-a-dozen California political strategists noted that it is virtually impossible to predict what the universe of likely voters will be for a special election on a random date in September in the middle of a pandemic when every voter has a
ballot on their kitchen table. (To slow the spread of Covid, Newsom signed a law in February extending the state's rule that every registered voter would receive a mail-in ballot for any election this year).
Source: CNN Politics on 2021 CA recall race
Aug 5, 2021
On Health Care:
State employees to get vaccinated or regular testing
Newsom announced that state employees and health care workers would be required to get vaccinated or be subject to regular COVID testing. Few issues united the four Republicans on stage like their disdain for public health mandates. "I happen to have
great faith in the ability of people to make decisions of their own," said Doug Ose, who spoke with the technical knowledge of a longtime lawmaker and a table-pounding indignation. "Instead of giving people mandates, we need to give them options."
Source: Cal Matters on 2021 CA recall race
Aug 5, 2021
On Principles & Values:
Partisan divisions can smash democracy like an antique vase
Speaking from Sacramento, Newsom thanked Californians for rejecting the recall effort. He also addressed the divisions in the country, describing democracy like an "antique vase." "You can drop it
and smash it in a million different pieces. And that's what we're capable of doing if we don't stand up to meet the moment and push back," he said.
Source: CNN.com on 2021 CA recall race
Sep 15, 2021
On Tax Reform:
Repealed taxes on diapers, menstrual products
While Newsom has made a habit of talking about mothers, teachers and nurses in many of his public remarks--he's also touted repealing taxes on diapers and menstrual products-- the
GOP candidates seemed to avoid explicit attempts to win over female voters.
Source: Cal Matters on 2021 CA recall race
Aug 5, 2021
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