Breaking: Boudin’s recall, bankrolled by conservative donors and moderate Democrats, is a blow to progressive prosecutors. Democrats have found themselves on the defensive over crime even in heavily blue cities. Boudin had argued that the recall was an attempt by Republicans to accomplish what they could not in a normal election. This story will be updated.
Today, we learned more about what voters in both parties are looking for in nominees for November in what could be a defining midterm elections year.
The marquee races in California are at the local level, and crime is a big issue. In Los Angeles, Rick Caruso, a billionaire ex-Republican in the mayoral race is betting that his tough talk on crime will propel him to the top of a crowded field that also includes Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.). In San Francisco, voted to recall a liberal prosecutor, Chesa Boudin, whom critics have accused of being too lenient.
In Iowa, retired Navy Vice Adm. Mike Franken defeated former congresswoman Abby Finkenauer in a competitive Democratic primary for the chance to face off against Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R), the oldest GOP senator at 88.
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