John Cox

Politics

California recall candidates stretch the truth on COVID, climate change and more

California recall candidates are sometimes playing loose with the facts on the campaign trail. Here's an analysis of some of their claims.

By

Sameea Kamal

• September 9, 2021

If Newsom recall succeeds, how would a Republican govern?

Politics

If Newsom is recalled, how would a Republican governor get anything done?

Some GOP recall candidates say they would use emergency power to pass their agenda, and try to persuade the Democratic Legislature.

By

Laurel Rosenhall

• August 30, 2021

Recall candidate John Cox speaks during a campaign event at Miller Regional Park in Sacramento on May 4, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Politics

Who is John Cox and what would he do as governor?

In a 90-minute interview, John Cox discussed COVID-19 "hysteria," homelessness and other key California issues as he seeks traction in the Newsom recall election.

By

Ben Christopher

• August 17, 2021

Republican recall candidate John Cox speaks during a campaign event at Miller Regional Park in Sacramento on May 4, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Politics

Meet John Cox

The Republican businessman from Rancho Santa Fe lost in 2018 for governor, but is running again in the California recall election.

By

Sameea Kamal

• August 12, 2021

Republican recall candidate John Cox holds a press conference at the state Capitol on Aug. 5, 2021. Cox brought a giant Monopoly board dubbed “Gavinopoly” to outline points in his proposed tax cut plan. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Politics

How did John Cox go from GOP standard-bearer to bears and trash balls?

In 2018, the San Diego millionaire was the Republican pick for governor. In the 2021 Newsom recall, he is a man without a party. And Cox is just fine with that.

By

Ben Christopher

• August 9, 2021

From left, Republican candidates for California Governor John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, Kevin Kiley and Doug Ose participate in a debate at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Aug. 4, 2021, in Yorba Linda. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo

WhatMatters

Newsom recall: A fight on three fronts

The Newsom recall campaign is happening on multiple fronts: debate stages, in courtrooms and on social media — you can't escape it.

By

Emily Hoeven

• August 5, 2021

Politics

Four things to know about the Newsom recall debate

In the first primetime TV debate of the recall campaign, Republicans John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, Kevin Kiley and Doug Ose go after the governor and appeal to Fox News voters.

By

Ben Christopher

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Laurel Rosenhall

• August 5, 2021

Nine-year-old Tag, a 1,000-pound Kodiak bear, pads around the parking lot while recall candidate John Cox speaks to the press at a campaign event at Miller Regional Park in Sacramento on May 4, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Politics

Bears, merch and consultants: How Newsom recall candidates are spending campaign cash

New campaign finance reports reveal California recall spending: Kevin Faulconer has the most cash, Caitlyn Jenner is in debt and John Cox paid a consultant to suggest a bear.

By

Ben Christopher

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Jeremia Kimelman

• August 3, 2021