Scoop: Caitlyn Jenner explores run for California governor

[demmiblue]

Former reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner is talking with political consultants as she actively explores a run for governor of California, three sources with direct knowledge of her deliberations tell Axios.

Why it matters: Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, is facing a recall election. A challenge from Jenner, a high-profile Republican and previous Trump supporter, would draw heightened attention to the race to lead the nation's most populous state.

Jenner is being assisted in her consideration by Caroline Wren, a longtime GOP fundraiser.

Wren previously worked at Trump Victory, a joint fundraising committee for President Trump's 2020 campaign, and also helped organize the rally he addressed immediately before the U.S. Capitol assault on Jan. 6.

A spokesman for Jenner declined to comment. Wren also declined to comment.

https://www.axios.com/caitlyn-jenner-california-governor-newsom-recall-a2815644-5855-4162-9ed9-50c93a01ae0d.html

[kimbutgar]

1. Ha ha ha after Arnold I doubt Californians are going to vote for another repuke

Especially a transgender repuke with no political experience like Arnold.

[comradebillyboy]

16. Arnold was likeable at least, Jenner not so much...

[kimbutgar]

25. And those trashy Kardashian connections !!!

YUCK!!!!!

[nuxvomica]

31. What's weird is Arnold would make a better governor now than he did

He's evolved since then but that aside, the recall is totally nuts.

[Dawson Leery]

2. Every Fascist (Rethug) running supports Trump.

That will be the main line of attack.

[brush]

3. Oh, please. Hahahahahahahahahaha.

[Grins]

13. Won't survive the GQP's primary.

The bigotry and hatred in the GQP for the transgendered is so intense it overwhelms all their other bigotry and hatred.

[brush]

15. Yes, all of that. And California is deep blue so republicana have no chance...

to become governor.

[rampartc]

19. reagan, pete wilson, schwarznegger had no chance?

and california uses a jungle primary.

[brush]

21. You left out Arnold. But keep believing that times have not changed...

and that republicans will vote for a transgender candidate, and that there has been no republican coup attempt in Washington, no disastrous trump admin and no great pivot in the handling of covid and vaccines and money in pockets and funding programs from the Biden admin. passing the relief bill.

Have at it.

[Mr.Bill]

17. There will be no primary if Newsom is recalled.

The recall and the list of those wishing to take his place are on the same ballot.

[Celerity]

29. There are no Rethug or Dem primaries in CA, we have jungle primaries, & the recall works differently

anyway. There will likely be over 100 names on the ballot, all tossed together.

A total of 135 candidates were on the October 2003 ballot as replacement candidates for Gray Davis. Schwarzenegger beat them all, ending up with 48.58% of the votes on Q2.


The Recall is a 2 part ballot:

Question 1

Do you think Newsom should be recalled?

Question 2

Regardless of how you answer question 1, who should replace Newsom if he is recalled?


In order for Newsom to hold his seat, a simple majority of voters (at least 50% plus one) must vote against recalling him. If the majority of voters choose to recall him, the candidate with the most votes from question two will finish out Newsom’s term, which runs until the end of 2022.

[bottomofthehill]

4. Sweet Jesus, how can I miss you if you won't go away.

[hlthe2b]

5. Clueless celebrities and their "political aspirations." What exactly is her claim to

relevant experience? Yeah, I know... Reagan and Schwarzenneger... but still...

[JFK60]

6. Has all the aerodynamics of a grand piano.

Just trying to stay in the “news.”

[demigoddess]

7. OH God! can the repubs sink any lower???

the only thing she can do is pose in her underwear.

[magicarpet]

8. .... and the qualifications she has to offer to become governor are.... ?

[budkin]

9. Like Republicans would ever vote for a trans person

They don’t even think they are real.

[Joinfortmill]

10. I have no words for this.

[Carlitos Brigante]

11. Please kill me now....... nt

[ChubbyStar]

18. I just said the same thing out loud

My "I just can't meter" is fucking broken.

[lindysalsagal]

12. Just a few comparisons from Schwarzteneger...

Why can't americans value knowledge, skill, and experience? Why is it always the 7th grade popularity contest????

[Johonny]

14. No matter how unhappy a democrat might be with Newsom

I can't believe he'd lose to a Republican in a recall. Particularly with the likely vastly better virus and economic news of the summer and fall.

[tinrobot]

20. Her kids are more famous, so she's craving attention.

Nothing more than that.

[Bristlecone]

22. She's still an asshole.

[Treefrog]

23. Ugh, no thanks. Can you imagine that Kardashian clan getting even more publicity?

[tanyev]

24. No. No Jenners, no Kardashians, no reality stars, no.

How about you try for new host of Jeopardy, Caitlyn?

[msfiddlestix]

26. Yea well, get in the very long line Caitlyn

I've lost count how many new parties have been applied for this past year, and how many of those qualified.

Add to that all of the wanna bees tossing their hat in.

I don't know for sure, but I suspect Newsom will survive the recall. Caitlyn will never be the one to take from Newsom.

[Raine]

27. Just putting her name out to try and stay relevant. nt 🙄

[Mc Mike]

28. Looking at another clown show like the Gray Davis recall election.

[JI7]

30. LOOK AT ME

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

32. Meh

[shanti]

33. GMAFB

[Shellback Squid]

34. lol