“The fact that voters in both traditionally Democratic and traditionally Republican parts of the state rejected the recall shows that Americans are unifying behind taking these steps to get the pandemic behind us.”
indicated Newsom was in real danger of losing his job, more recent polls showed him easily prevailing. He also received a boost as high-profile Democrats rallied behind him — and as controversial statements made by the leading GOP challenger, Larry Elder, came to light.Biden told a crowd in Long Beach, California,
on Monday evening during a last-minute campaign stop on behalf of Newsom. “All of you know that last year I got to run against the real Donald Trump. This year, the leading Republican running for governor is the closest thing to a Trump clone that I’ve ever seen in your state.” President Joe Biden and Governor Gavin Newsom enter the stage at Long Beach City College on the final day of campaigning against the recall in Long Beach on Monday, September 13, 2021.
Biden was referring to Elder, a conservative radio host who was the runaway favorite to replace Newsom if the recall effort succeeded. Elder pledged to roll back many of the coronavirus mitigation policies that Newsom has put in place, including vaccine mandates and mask rules. Elder also drew ire for his statements attacking reproductive rights as well as comments he made downplaying the threat of climate change.
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