S​ome political observers think​ $100-billion comeback plan for California makes it unlikely that Gov. Newsom will get kicked out of office

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S​ome political observers think​ this huge $100-billion comeback plan for California makes it unlikely that Gov. Newsom will get kicked out of office.​

"Goodbye genuine threat of a recall election," says Loyola Law Professor Jessica Levinson. "I think it had a very slim chance before the budget surplus announcement and I think now that chance is becoming one to two snowballs in hell."

"It's a huge surprise just thinking back to where we were a year ago when the economy seemed to be tanking and we were worried about enormous budget deficits here in California," says Jack Pitney, a professor of government at Claremont-McKenna College. "It significantly lengthens the odds against a recall, to put it mildly. You never say never. But Newsom is probably feeling pretty happy today between being able to send checks to millions of Californians and being able to reopen the state, he's in pretty good shape."

Newsom aims to fully reopen the state's economy by June 15.

Featured Image Photo Credit: California Gov. Gavin Newsom walks by a sign as he leaves a press conference at The Unity Council on May 10, 2021 in Oakland, California. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $100 billion economic recovery package for the state that would include a new round of $600 stimulus checks for low-income residents making up to $75,000 a year. An estimated two out of three Californians would receive the check and families with children would receive an additional $500. Newsom also announced a projected $75.7 billion budget surplus compared to last year's projected $54.3 billion shortfall. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)