Post by robeiae on Aug 30, 2021 6:50:18 GMT -5
Hi-larious (unintentional) piece by Jackie Calmes: If Newsom is recalled, the entire nation should worry, not just Californians
From it:
Oh, I see. Calmes--in her sixties and a veteran reporter--was probably equally worried in 2012 when Scott Walker was recalled. Can't seem to find a similar hand-wringy piece on that, however.
From it:
Now set aside the usual political considerations about this election. The biggest national consequence of Newsom’s ouster — and the best reason for anyone, not just Democrats, to be opposed — is this: Recalling him would add to the dangerously anti-democratic drift in this country.
This recall would be idiotic at any time, but it is especially so at this moment in American history.
This recall would be idiotic at any time, but it is especially so at this moment in American history.
Oh, I see. Calmes--in her sixties and a veteran reporter--was probably equally worried in 2012 when Scott Walker was recalled. Can't seem to find a similar hand-wringy piece on that, however.
