Is Gavin Newsom really in recall danger? Not so fast, say the facts ...
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Gov. Gavin NewsomKent Nishimura /Los Angeles Times / TNS
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approval rating is slipping into precarious territory, no one — even his spin doctors — would disagree with that. But are we headed to a repeat of 2003 when Gov. Gray Davis was ousted by Hollywood hero turned populist politician Arnold Schwarzenegger? As my colleague Joe Garofoli noted in his always on-point insights, the differences are far more significant than the comparisons. Perhaps the No. 1 issue: Who in California could approach Schwarzenegger’s near-100% approval ratings and ability to connect with everyday voters?