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  Move to Recall Governor Spins California Into Political Turmoil
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Last EditedArmyDem  Jun 10, 2003 02:00am
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News DateTuesday, June 10, 2003 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionLOS ANGELES -- At first, the latest ballot campaign roiling California looked like nothing more than a sideshow. The Republican gadflies promoting it lacked cash and public support. Even many GOP leaders scoffed at their audacious goal. Recall the newly reelected Democratic governor in a state his party dominates? Dream on, they said.

But then California's massive budget crisis grew more extreme, and public opinion polls showed Gov. Gray Davis (D) sinking to abysmal new lows. Then, a multimillionaire with his own ambitions of becoming governor stepped in and vowed to spend whatever it takes to get the measure on the ballot.

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