Newsom Signs Law to Block “Federal Interference” in California Elections
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that aims to shield California elections from so-called “federal interference.” The high-profile Democrat said he expected Donald Trump’s administration to try to “meddle in the midterms this year.”
The law, took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday’s primary, prohibits any person – including federal agents – from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order. Law enforcement officers are restricted from disrupting election workers, except in public safety emergencies.
Trump administration officials so far have said they have no plans to send immigration agents to polling locations across the US, a concern raised this year by several Democratic secretaries of state. But Newsom warned “we have to be prepared for everything” because “there’s no rules any more with the Trump administration”.
Voting is already under way in California’s closely watched primary for governor, where a crowded field of Democrats and two viable Republicans are vying for just two spots on the November ballot. Under the state’s open primary system, only the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party affiliation.
Newsom, who cannot seek a third term, said the election law was a response to “legitimate anxiety” about Trump’s tactics, primarily in Democratic-led states, where the president has deployed federal agents over the objections of local leaders. The Democratic governor warned against underestimating someone who “doesn’t believe in free and fair elections”.
“I expect the worst with Trump because he’s done the worst,” he said at a news conference.
A White House spokesperson, Abigail Jackson, told the Associated Press later on Wednesday that Trump was committed to ensuring that Americans have full confidence in the administration of elections.
“Instead of levying false attacks at the President, Newscum should look in the mirror,” she said in a statement, using Trump’s derogatory nickname for Newsom.
In an interview last year with Vanity Fair, Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, rejected the idea that Trump would deploy the military to suppress voting, saying it was “categorically false”.
Trump triggered a national redistricting frenzy ahead of the midterms when he urged Republicans in Texas and elsewhere to redraw their US House districts to help the party retain control of the closely divided chamber. Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida and Tennessee also have enacted new maps that could benefit Republicans, and Louisiana is expected to be next.
Republicans so far think they could gain as many as 14 seats from redistricting in November, while Democrats think they could gain six in California and Utah.
A rose by a different name. Newsome spins bullshit. Just like dunger. And Mike fag.
Dirty Alan’s(look up that spot on name) misplaced quote is funny: “what’s in a name. That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Since the story has no names meaning other things. I guess Dirty Alan just thinks Newsom smells sweet. Yech. Hope you like the gulls. Did Dirty Alan even read the story? Can he read? Sure can’t write intelligently.
As to how that quote, Newsom. California. or anything else in this story relates to me or each other, I guess that’s just Dirty Alan’s unrequited love to the nth degree. Sorry Dude, I don’t swing with Alan’s, Allen’s, or even Al’s. Try Mike since you think he swings your way. Best luck with that.
Dunger check out the song by Waylon Jennings about the rose of a different name. It’s funny. You can find it on utube.
Bill says: “Trump administration officials so far have said they have no plans to send immigration agents to polling locations across the US, a concern raised this year by several Democratic secretaries of state.” “A White House spokesperson, Abigail Jackson, told the Associated Press later on Wednesday that Trump was committed to ensuring that Americans have full confidence in the administration of elections.” “Instead of levying false attacks at the President, Newscum should look in the mirror,” she said in a statement, using Trump’s derogatory nickname for Newsom.” “In an interview last year with Vanity Fair, Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, rejected the idea that Trump would deploy the military to suppress voting, saying it was “categorically false.”
Bill, like many journalists of his day, just accept the flackery, report it, and never question it. He has the inquisitive nature of a pig at the trough. The news trough.
Yeah sure, Bill no push back on this one — you got it nailed. NOT
BUSTED: for being less than adequate as a journalist, but over the top as a knee-well suck-up.
In his confirmation hearing, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said that he couldn’t “guarantee hypothetically what threat would be” at a polling place that would warrant sending agents to the polls. “The only reason why my officers would be there is if there was a specific threat for them to be there, not for intimidation,” Mullin said at his committee confirmation hearing in response to a question from Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin about whether he felt he had the authority to place uniformed officers at polling places. That sounds like a YES Bill, and for the most nebulous of reasons.
Mullin’s answer was similar to the one given by his predecessor, Kristi Noem, who had also refused to rule out the possibility while also saying the agency had “no plans” to have ICE officers at polling locations. Sen. Mullin said during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security that ICE could be sent to polling places in the event of a “specific threat.”
Way to go, Billy boy.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Jackson referred NOTUS to a video of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at a briefing in early February. “That’s not something I’ve ever heard the president consider, no,” Leavitt said when asked if Trump was considering sending ICE agents to polling locations.” And then: “I can’t guarantee that an ICE agent won’t be around a polling location in November, that’s frankly a very silly hypothetical question. But what I can tell you is I haven’t heard the president discuss any formal plans to put ICE outside of polling locations. It’s a disingenuous question.” Another yes, albeit weasley.
Steve Bannon didn’t mince words about deployment of ICE agents to airports which he said is “perfect training for the fall of 2026.”
“Why is there an objection to sending ICE to polling stations?” Blanche said during a conversation at the Conservative Political Action Conference. “Illegals can’t vote. It doesn’t make any sense.” Perhaps reading the Constitution and understand State’s Rights might illuminate this dark man.
Bottom line is, what are they afraid of? And they say illegal aliens don’t vote. Well, look, you know, part of DHS’ job is secure elections, and I’m not going to say, you know, you know, what our plan is going forward, but if only U.S. citizens can vote, I don’t see the issue of what they’re concerned about,” border czar Tom Homan told the hosts of “The Charlie Kirk Show” this week.
And guys with guns hovering over the polling place giving the stink eye to any brown person under their mask-festooned glare; yeah what could go wrong with that.
BUSTED Bill.