Vote NO on California Governor Recall (PSL SF Bay Area Forum)
Aug 17, 2021
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Learn about the diverse field of candidates in the California Governor recall election and the undemocratic nature of the process. Explore the far-right candidates' stance on climate change and their controversial housing policies. Discover the potential consequences of a proposed housing plan and the candidates' disregard for public health precautions. Delve into the flaws and criticisms of Governor Gavin Newsom, including his mishandling of the pandemic and lack of action on environmental devastation and homelessness crisis.
The recall election in California is undemocratic and allows for the potential rise of a far-right governor with as little as 10% of the vote.
Larry Elder, the leading replacement candidate, aligns with the recall supporters' reactionary agenda, denying climate change, undermining workers' rights, and holding anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Deep dives
Undemocratic nature of recall election
The recall election in California for Governor Newsom is highly undemocratic. The process allows for a simple yes or no vote on removing the governor from office, followed by a second question to select a replacement candidate. With 46 candidates on the ballot and no minimum turnout requirement, a candidate with as little as 10% of the vote could potentially become the new governor. The recall effort is backed by a coalition of anti-immigrant, anti-worker, anti-environment forces seeking to impose their extreme right-wing agenda.
Implications of Larry Elder as potential replacement
Among the field of replacement candidates, Larry Elder, a far-right talk radio personality, is currently leading the race. His policies align with the reactionary stance of the recall supporters. Elder denies the serious impact of climate change, advocates for extreme measures against the homeless population, opposes COVID restrictions, undermines workers' rights, denies systemic racism, and holds anti-LGBTQ+ views. Additionally, the recall effort is strongly motivated by a desire to resume the death penalty and carry out executions before potential changes in the future.
Action against the recall and its consequences
The Party for Socialism and Liberation urges opposition to the recall effort, citing its undemocratic nature and the reactionary agenda of its supporters. They highlight the need for awareness and organizing efforts to defeat the recall, urging people in California to vote no on the recall and mobilize their communities against the far-right power grab. The party emphasizes that they do not endorse Governor Newsom or any candidate from the capitalist parties, and they plan to field their own candidate in the 2022 election to present a socialist alternative.
In this presentation, a PSL member outlines the Party's position on the upcoming Governor recall election in California.
We explain why we should vote against this undemocratic right-wing power grab, expound on the reactionary policies of frontrunner Larry Elder, and why voting NO on the recall is better for the working class, even though we do not support Gavin Newsom or his policies.
Read a party statement here:
https://www.liberationnews.org/psl-statement-on-california-recall-election/
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