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California Governor Hopes to Beat Back Recall Effort 

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California voters will decide on Tuesday (Sept. 14) whether to remove Governor Gavin Newsom in a recall election. Mike O'Sullivan reports that both Democrats and Republicans are aggressively mobilizing voters either for or against the Democratic governor.Camera:  Genia Dulot, Elizabeth Lee for homeless video 
10 Sep 2021 English United States News

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