Panicked California Democrats are pushing a risky strategy: Wait ’til the last minute to vote
Recent polling suggests it’s unlikely that two Republicans would lock Democrats out of the November gubernatorial election.
Recent polling suggests it’s unlikely that two Republicans would lock Democrats out of the November gubernatorial election. But some liberal activists are still panicking about the possibility of a MAGA governor.
Their solution could delay California’s already slow ballot-counting.
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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