Backers of a campaign to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom cheered today's news that more than enough signatures have been gathered to force a recall election, while the Los Angeles County Democratic Party responded with fighting words.
Recalls are a waste of time and money
Nowadays, it may seem like the American people are sharply divided when it comes to politics. Though it may seem like the ideological common ground between parties is shrinking, we the American people, as an electorate, have perhaps never been more united in our resolve to build a more effective government.
Mark Gonzalez is one of California's 55 electors and Chair of LA County Democratic Party
From recycling cans as a kid to casting an electoral vote in the 2020 General Election, Mark Gonzalez worked his way up in politics for decades.
LA County Democratic Party Chair Honored to Have Been Among California's Electors
“To be chosen for this is a distinct honor that carries the vote on behalf of the people of my district and on behalf of California, and frankly the nation,” Gonzalez said.
George Gascón holds lead in L.A. County district attorney race
"Shortly after he spoke to supporters at a drive-in event at the Los Angeles Zoo sponsored by the L.A. County Democratic Party, Gascón expressed optimism and praised his campaign as colleagues alerted him to early returns, which initially had him up by a wide margin."
LA County Democratic Party Leadership Calls for Sanctions on Turkey, Azerbaijan
"The Los Angeles Democratic Party County Central Committee, by a 139-0 vote, on Tuesday unanimously passed an emergency resolution (Res 003-2024) condemning Azerbaijan and Turkey of committing war crimes with their attacks on the Republic of Artsakh and Armenia and calling on the U.S. to immediately impose sanctions and halt military aid to Azerbaijan and Turkey."
California braces for potential disruption, threats at polls
"The county party is 'absolutely' concerned about possible intimidation, said party chair Mark Gonzalez."
LA County Democrats Outline Voting Options, Urge People to Cast Ballot Early
"I think that what the Trump administration is trying to say is that Democrats are ballot-harvesting, and that's not what we're doing," Gonzalez said. "We're trying to encourage folks to turn in their ballot."
