California's political standing among Democrats a big winner in Gavin Newsom's recall victory
- Written by Raphael J. Sonenshein, Executive Director, Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs, California State University, Los Angeles
Gavin Newsom's victory could provide a national strategy for DemocratsAP Photo/Rich PedroncelliCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom emerged from a recall election on Sept. 14, 2021, as the big winner, having secured a heavy majority of the vote. But while most eyes were on the result itself, another important shift was playing out: California’s...