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9. I sure hope so. As Chris Hayes has been pointing out recently, the whole thing makes no

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Thu Aug 26, 2021, 02:46 PM

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sense if 49% could vote to not recall the governor which would trigger his ouster and the highest point getter of the losers running against him to get the job. They might have a lousy 15% of the vote. 49% loses, 15% wins. What a stupid, stupid provision in the California constitution.

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*****BREAKING***** 57% of California voters plan to vote against Republican led recall [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 OP

Excellent news. Elessar Zappa Aug 2021 #1

Sent mine in with as big NO. Polly Hennessey Aug 2021 #16

Not sure how reliable that pollster is, but I sure hope so JohnSJ Aug 2021 #2

I think they have a strong democratic bias. Just have to throw them in the average ColinC Aug 2021 #5

11% of the vote is in DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #8

Thanks JohnSJ Aug 2021 #11

I thought they didn't start counting until the polls are closed (?) ailsagirl Aug 2021 #48

They scan and open the return envelopes, count the ballot on Election Day More_Cowbell Aug 2021 #50

I'm glad-- but honestly, I thought we'd be WAY ahead ailsagirl Aug 2021 #54

They don't count the votes until the day of the election DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #52

Glad you did! ailsagirl Aug 2021 #53

Hopeful news, let's hope it comes out that way...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #3

CA is a blue state. roamer65 Aug 2021 #4

100% Agree ace3csusm Aug 2021 #40

Great news! Let's hope it works out that way. Jim__ Aug 2021 #6

Got my ballot on my table Demovictory9 Aug 2021 #7

I sure hope so. As Chris Hayes has been pointing out recently, the whole thing makes no Vinca Aug 2021 #9

I've thought the same thing -n/t Retired Engineer Bob Aug 2021 #14

Get those ballots in, people, now!!! RockRaven Aug 2021 #10

Best news I've heard ALL month! Awesome K and R! NewsCenter28 Aug 2021 #13

I should hope so! Rt TY Cha Aug 2021 #12

If Gavin manages to stay, I hear calls for an audit in 3, 2, 1...n/t Retired Engineer Bob Aug 2021 #15

Every one of us in CA must do our part and vote. Grokenstein Aug 2021 #17

I've been wearing my "VOTE" N95 mask. BigmanPigman Aug 2021 #21

If this goes bad and some RePutinican AssHat becomes Governor and Sen Feinstein should need to NoMoreRepugs Aug 2021 #18

Hope "plan" equates to "doing" Auggie Aug 2021 #19

If you are mailing your ballot in, like I did, do it asap. chowder66 Aug 2021 #20

Good. Otherwise we'll end up losing the Senate. budkin Aug 2021 #22

How nycbos Aug 2021 #44

Diane Feinstein is ancient budkin Aug 2021 #55

I don't trust polls except at the ballot box ... aggiesal Aug 2021 #23

Let's hope they turn in the ballots! cally Aug 2021 #24

Change is a pretty pro-Dem outfit, right? BlueCheeseAgain Aug 2021 #25

Come on, California. Moebym Aug 2021 #26

Fantastic news California Kid Aug 2021 #27

I don't want anyone to be complacent vote like it's 57% for the recall kimbutgar Aug 2021 #28

Yes, if bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 #29

Change Research leans way left according to 538 IronLionZion Aug 2021 #30

It has a mean reverted bias of D 2 9. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #31

I hope you're right IronLionZion Aug 2021 #35

Everybody gets a ballot in the mail along with a self addressed stamped envelope to return it in. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #37

Is it a simple majority or 2/3rds to trigger recall? Tommy Carcetti Aug 2021 #32

Simple majority. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #36

Simple majority - which is why Newsom could get 49.9% and and GOP could get 3% & become governor. NullTuples Aug 2021 #39

Please California bluestarone Aug 2021 #33

K&R for, from your lips to Zeus's ear! UTUSN Aug 2021 #34

Two actual "NO" votes from our home. NullTuples Aug 2021 #38

Never trust polls with wording like that SpankMe Aug 2021 #41

Everyone in CA need to vote No. And encourage others to do same. LiberalFighter Aug 2021 #42

Take absolutely nothing for granted. nycbos Aug 2021 #43

It is little more than a power grab by the exiled California Republican Party, being fueled... DSandra Aug 2021 #45

Exactly!! nt ailsagirl Aug 2021 #47

I fervently hope so ailsagirl Aug 2021 #46

I hope they vote.. oh please vote! mountain grammy Aug 2021 #49

Just mailed mine. The Unmitigated Gall Aug 2021 #51

Gotta say, I'm still nervous. summer_in_TX Aug 2021 #56

"Plan to vote" Hoo boy. Wouldn't trust this one. Sympthsical Aug 2021 #57