blog post Would a Party Endorsement Matter in the Recall? By Eric McGhee Aug 3, 2021 Later this week, California Republican Party delegates will consider endorsing a replacement candidate in the gubernatorial recall. Given the large number of candidates, an endorsement could be consequential.
blog post What’s Wrong with the Recall? By Mark Baldassare Jul 27, 2021 An overwhelming majority of California likely voters say it is a good thing that there is a process for recalling elected officials. But more than two-thirds say the current recall is a waste of money, and a similar share say the recall process should be changed.
blog post Voter Enthusiasm Could Shape the Governor’s Recall By Mark Baldassare Jul 2, 2021 Although less than a majority of California likely voters say they want to remove Governor Newsom from office, an “enthusiasm gap” between recall supporters and those opposed could have implications for the September 14 election.
blog post Are Voters in the Mood to Recall Their Governor? By Mark Baldassare May 25, 2021 With most Californians approving of Gavin Newsom’s overall job performance and his handling of the pandemic—and amid an improved economic outlook—recall proponents could face an uphill battle.
press release Support for Governor’s Recall Still Falls Short; Outlook on COVID-19 Improves, though Some Groups Lag in Vaccines May 25, 2021
blog post Reading the Tea Leaves on the Governor’s Recall By Mark Baldassare Apr 28, 2021 Views on Governor Newsom’s handling of K–12 education and the state’s economy—critical policy areas during the pandemic—could determine the fate of the recall effort.
blog post Five Takeaways on the 2021 Governor’s Recall By Mark Baldassare Mar 30, 2021 The PPIC Statewide Survey shows a deep partisan divide on removing Governor Newsom and highlights key factors likely to shape public support for a recall.
blog post Early Support and High Hopes for President Joe Biden By Mark Baldassare Feb 26, 2021 Strong majorities of Californians approve of how President Biden is handling his job and think he will be able to work with Congress to accomplish a lot in the next year. But views are split along partisan lines.
blog post What Approval Ratings Say about Recalling Governor Newsom By Mark Baldassare Feb 2, 2021 Governor Newsom could potentially face a recall election this year. But PPIC’s new statewide survey suggests that California voters currently are unlikely to remove him from office.
press release Majority Approve of Newsom’s Job Performance and His Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic Feb 2, 2021