Billionaire Steyer Says He Has No Plans to Run in California Recall Election

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) -- Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democrat who sought the party’s presidential nomination last year, said he has no plans to challenge California Governor Gavin Newsom in what’s likely to be a recall election later this year.

“I have no plans to run for governor,” Steyer said in an interview on Bloomberg TV Wednesday. “I am opposed to the recall. I think that it’s a Republican attack on a Democratic governor.”

Supporters of the recall effort say they have submitted more than 2 million signatures, more than enough to force an election if they’re verified as legitimate. Newsom, a Democrat in his first term, has seen a backlash against his coronavirus policies, mostly surrounding the state’s lockdown and mask-wearing mandates. The state, which has seen its virus case levels drop recently, is only now beginning to reopen some businesses, including theme parks, bars and sports stadiums.

A poll released this week by the Public Policy Institute of California showed 56% of likely voters would vote against the recall, with support for Newsom split along party lines.

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[JohnSJ]

1. If we get out the vote the recall should be defeated, however, we do need Democrats to be on standby

and run in case the recall is successful, and stop the rethugs from this obvious power grab

[lagomorph777]

2. Maybe he can throw a few dollars to preserving the rule of law.

i.e. keeping Newsom in office.

[kysrsoze]

3. I think Tom Steyer is a great guy, and always seems to be on the right side of things.

I'd like to see him land somewhere in the Democratic Party where his attitude and skills can be put to good use.

[bahboo]

4. good move Tom...

I think he built up some good will during the primaries. Had he run, it all would have been wasted. Now, a big contribution to Newsom would be nice...