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Tag: Newsom polls

Members of the California Nurses Association and supporters rally at the State Capitol calling for a single-payer health plan on June 28, 2017, in Sacramento. When running for governor in 2018, Gavin Newsom vowed to implement single payer healthcare and the pressure is mounting to make good on that promise. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo
Posted inPolitics

The squeeze is on: Amid recall threat, Newsom faces single-payer dilemma

Avatar by Ben Christopher February 19, 2021February 20, 2021

Gavin Newsom campaigned for governor promising single-payer health care in California. Three years later, is he ready to risk it?

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

Newsom polishes image as recall drive escalates

Avatar by Dan Walters February 14, 2021February 14, 2021
At the median of his first term, Gov. Gavin Newsom has faced vexing challenges — some of his own making. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inPolitics

Midway through plagued first term, Newsom’s career hits make-or-break point

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall December 10, 2020December 10, 2020
An arrow surrounded by images of the coronavirus. When the coronavirus pandemic hit California, it altered the state of our politics. The data shows it triggered a rise in the governor's executive orders and popularity, but a drop in legislation passed and campaign money raised. Image via iStock
Posted inPost-It

How the pandemic reshaped California politics in 2020

Avatar by Ben Christopher October 5, 2020October 2, 2020
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