{"id":6856,"date":"2021-08-21T13:14:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T20:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/?p=6856"},"modified":"2021-08-23T11:22:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T18:22:02","slug":"congresswoman-jackie-speier-and-supporters-advocate-for-voting-no-in-california-recall-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/congresswoman-jackie-speier-and-supporters-advocate-for-voting-no-in-california-recall-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Congresswoman Jackie Speier and supporters advocate \u201cVote NO on the Recall\u201d on the California Recall Election"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo: Noah Braunstein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cheers, chants, and horn honking kept the atmosphere lively and at times, chaotic, throughout the Peninsula on Friday morning.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rallies took place as part of U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier\u2019s bus tour that stopped in Daly City, San Mateo, and Redwood City. She was joined by state Sen. Josh Becker, state Rep. Kevin Mullin, numerous city councilmembers, other civic leaders, and community, all encouraging people to return their ballot and \u201cVote NO on the Recall\u201d in the upcoming gubernatorial recall election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier toured the Peninsula by bus, stressing the importance of the recall election. Photo: Noah Braunstein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Speier emphasized how critical this election is for the state of California. She criticized the recall process that is costing about 270 million dollars, and praised Governor Newsom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGOVERNOR NEWSOM HAS DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB. CALIFORNIA IS RECOVERING VERY WELL. IT IS TIME FOR US TO RECONSIDER THE WHOLE CONCEPT OF THE RECALL. VOTE NO ON THE RECALL. VOTE NOW AND PUT IT IN THE MAILBOX AND LET\u2019S MAKE SURE WE CAN CONTINUE THIS GREAT ADMINISTRATION,\u201d SAID SPEIER.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Speier\u2019s concerns were echoed by Mullin, who called this recall election, \u201can abuse of the recall provisions in the state constitution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speier\u2019s bus rally highlights the upcoming recall election<\/a> to determine whether or not current California Governor Gavin Newsom will be recalled in the next few weeks. This effort allows voters to first choose whether to recall Newsom from office, \u201cYes,\u201d or \u201cNo.\u201d If recalled, voters then have the choice of forty-six candidates on the ballot to choose from.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This effort to promote the \u201cVote NO on the recall\u201d campaign began quietly just after 8 am in Daly City, with early morning commuters honking support for the crowd in the parking lot of Westlake Shopping Center.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporters traveled by bus down El Camino to the second stop at Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo, where civic leaders delivered impassioned speeches. State Representative Marc Berman and State Senator Josh Becker praised Governor Newsom and stressed the importance of getting out to vote.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVOTING WILL TAKE THIRTY SECONDS OF YOUR TIME, THAT\u2019S REALLY HOW TO SAVE THE FUTURE OF THIS STATE\u201d SAID BERMAN. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis governor has done a tremendous job during a very difficult time,\u201d said Becker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, by the third stop at the Sequoia Station Shopping Center in Redwood City, it was clear that not all voices agreed with the \u201cNo on the Recall\u201d advocates. Equipped with flags, signs, microphones and bullhorns, protesters met the bus with criticism of Newsom and his policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Those in favor of the recall vote expressed that they are ready to recall and replace Governor Newsom. Photo: Noah Braunstein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Advocates for both \u201cYES\u201d and \u201cVote NO\u201d on the Recall clashed with opposing viewpoints at Sequoia Station, the third stop on Rep. Speier\u2019s bus tour to support Governor Newsom. Photo: Noah Braunstein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The effort by both sides turned into a raucous showdown, with advocates on both sides dancing, chanting and cheering the crowd to vote \"Yes\" or \"No\" on the recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE WEARING THOSE MASKS STRAPPED ONTO YOUR FACE FOREVER?\u201d CHANTED THE PROTESTORS FAVORING THE RECALL. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The recall election reflects tensions over new mask and pandemic orders which have caused dissension throughout the country. State administrations have been in the spotlight over their policies about the enforcement of masks, and over following of pandemic protocols in schools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some protesters focused on criticism of Governor Newsom's dinner at the French Laundry in Yountville, California. The Governor had attended this dinner on November 6, after having established strict COVID-19 protocols for the state doing the opposite.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, supporters of Newsom maintain that he has excelled in swiftly moving on climate resiliency, the pandemic, and stressed the importance of insuring that his recently signed $123.9 billion education package<\/a> goes forward. Concern was expressed that recalling the governor and changing administration will halt progress on proposed legislation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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State Reps. Kevin Mullin and Mark Berman flank U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier in their \u201cVote NO on the Recall\u201d campaign, while some disagreed, holding signs in favor of the recall. Photo: Noah Braunstein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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State Sen. Josh Becker leads \u201cVote No\u201d effort, while others who favor the recall hold opposing signs in the background at Sequoia Station in Redwood City. Photo: Noah Braunstein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dorie Paniza rallies for Gov. Gavin Newsom, holding a \"Vote NO\" to recall sign. Photo: Noah Braunstein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dorie Paniza, Commissioner of Daly City\u2019s Arts and Culture Commission, explained her point of view as an immigrant to the United States who is now a citizen. She is a passionate supporter of Newsom \u2014 highlighting his long- standing support for minorities and all disenfranchised groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAS A FILIPINO AND SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD TO WORK HARD, WE NEED TO SHOW PEOPLE THAT WE CAN WORK TOGETHER,\u201d SAID PANIZA. \u201cNOW IS THE TIME.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

While the rally didn\u2019t reveal the outcome of the recall election of California Governor Gavin Newsom, it was clear that many people were eager to come out and make their voices heard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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East Palo Alto Lisa Yarbrough-Gauthier speaks outside Hillsdale Mall, encouraging voters to return their ballots and to remind their family members to do so. Photo: Noah Braunstein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

East Palo Alto City Councilwoman Lisa Yarbrough-Gauthier reminds all of the importance and impact that people can have in this recall election. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe need more than ever for people to return their ballots. Exercise your rights and vote. No matter what side you\u2019re on, exercise your right to vote,\u201d said Gauthier. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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