George Skelton: Does radio host Larry Elder have a path to the Calif. governor's office? Maybe
by George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
Jul 15, 2021
3 minutes
Conservative radio host Larry Elder is the latest Republican trying to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom and get elected to replace him. And why not?
It'll only be a two-month campaign for Elder since he entered the arena late, just before the candidate filing deadline. Unlike some other major candidates, he won't need to spend nearly a year on the tiresome and tedious campaign trail.
More important, there is a narrow, uphill path to victory for Elder. Don't scoff.
Yes, the odds are heavily against him and the expectations are low. Newsom is the overwhelming favorite to retain
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