• Freedom to Vote Act includes wide-ranging reforms in compromise
• Bill would take 10 Republican votes to pass
Appearing alongside Gavin Newsom in Long Beach last night, Joe Biden warned that the governor’s top rival, conservative radio host Larry Elder, is a “clone of Donald Trump”.
“Can you imagine him being governor of this state? You can’t let that happen,” Biden said.
California, today is Election Day. We’re counting on you to vote NO on the recall to keep @GavinNewsom in office and California moving forward.
Polls are open until 8pm. Make your voice heard.
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Californians will decide on Tuesday whether to keep Gavin Newsom in office as a recall election that has left the Democratic governor fighting for his political life draws to a close.
The gubernatorial recall effort is only the second in California’s history to make it on to the ballot and a rare chance for Republicans to seize control in a deep blue state. Voters are being asked two questions: should Newsom be removed from office, and, if he is recalled, who should take his place?
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