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California's governor, beset with a struggling economy and staggering budget shortfalls, has seen his public support evaporate and a Republican-led recall effort gain more than a million supporters. Now, Gray Davis must battle a recall vote in order to serve out the term he was elected to in November 2002.
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Two Veterans of California Politics Discuss the Recall
Jim Lehrer explores the implications of the successful recall effort with Democratic San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and former Los Angeles Mayor and Schwarzenegger adviser Republican Richard Riordan.

Update: California's governor-elect, Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger, faces an $8 billion budget shortfall, a Democratic legislature and hostility over the recall.

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Latest News: Coverage of the recall campaign and election.
-- From KQED, San Francisco

Californians Elect Schwarzenegger
Californians completed an unprecedented move to oust sitting Gov. Gray Davis, with 54 percent voting to remove the embattled Democrat only 11 months into his second term. -- Online NewsHour (10/08/03)

As Californians Vote, Election Officials Deal With Challenges
An estimated 10 million California voters will decide the fate of Gov. Gray Davis Tuesday but, if the election is close, the official result may not be declared for weeks. -- Online NewsHour (10/07/03)

Davis Tours State, Schwarzenegger Faces New Allegations
Spencer Michels reports on the final hours of the California gubernatorial recall campaign.-- NewsHour (10/06/03)

Schwarzenegger Deals With Women's Accusations
Two California newspaper columnists offer their views on the developments leading up to the Oct. 7 election.-- NewsHour (10/03/03)

Candidates Spar in Debate
The major candidates in the California recall race met for a debate Wednesday night. Spencer Michels presents an election update.
-- Online NewsHour (09/25/03)

Five California Recall Candidates Meet in Debate
The California Broadcasters Association on Wednesday hosted a 90-minute debate among the five leading candidates in the gubernatorial recall race.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (09/24/03)

The Recall as Entertainment
As TV networks begin unveiling the new fall line-up, one months-old drama continues to dominate the airwaves: California's recall election. With its colorful cast of characters and its constant twists and turns, the recall has made for great entertainment on numerous channels throughout the world.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (09/22/03)

Candidates Meet in First Campaign Forum
KQED San Francisco hosted a forum Wednesday that featured a question and answer session with Democratic Gov. Gray Davis followed by a separate debate with five of the leading gubernatorial candidates.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (09/03/03)

Recall Candidates Campaign and Calculate
RealAudio: The first weeks of the recall campaign have been marked by as much jockeying within the parties as between them. Spencer Michels reports on the leading candidates in the recall race and the reception they've received from the voters.
-- NewsHour (08/29/03)

The Recall Money Scramble
Governor Davis and the recall challengers have very little time to raise money for their campaigns, and the money race is kicking into high gear.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (08/22/03)

Nearly 200 Candidates Enter California Recall Race
Jeffrey Kaye of KCET Los Angeles looks at the wide range of candidates and campaigns.
-- NewsHour (08/11/03)

Vote by the issues icon Vote by the Issues
Who would you choose for governor of California? Vote by the issues. -- From KQED Radio, San Francisco

Candidate Interviews
Listen to extended interviews with the leading California gubernatorial candidates.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (10/02/03)

Candidates List
Politics1.com provides a list of the recall candidates with links to their campaign Web sites or campaign e-mail address.
-- From Politics1.com

Can Davis Survive the Recall?
California's historic recall election is now just over a week away, and for many people, it can't come soon enough. But as the campaigns of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cruz Bustamante and Tom McClintock clamor for media attention, their battle could become irrelevant if voters decide Gov. Gray Davis should keep his job.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (08/26/03)

Schwarzenegger Meets Fans in Fresno
Thousands of supporters turned out in Fresno for one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's first major campaign stops. Fresno is a Republican stronghold, but it's also Cruz Bustamante's home territory.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (08/29/03)

The 'Regular Folks' Running for Governor
Many of the non-celebrity gubernatorial candidates are using this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make their political views known.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (08/28/03)

Davis Answers Questions From A Young Audience
Governor Davis, fighting hard to keep his job, met with young Californians during a town hall meeting in Los Angeles.
-- From KCET Los Angeles
(08/22/03)

Davis Attempts an Image Makeover
Gov. Gray Davis has never claimed to be a charismatic leader. Instead he has run as a cautious centrist -- the best manager for the state.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (08/22/03)

Davis Makes His Case to Californians
Gov. Gray Davis gave his first comprehensive address regarding the recall and the major political issues in California.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (08/19/03)

News for Students: The Historic CA Recall Election
California voters go to the polls on Tuesday to decide the fate of Democratic Gov. Gray Davis, in the first statewide special election to recall a governor in California's history.
-- From NewsHour EXTRA

News for Students: What Is a Recall?
What is a recall? Who might replace the governor? What is the history of recalls in the United States? NewsHour EXTRA has the answers including recall lesson plans from social studies and math teachers.

Also, read why a California teen thinks that the recall of Governor Davis is good for the state and for democracy.
-- From NewsHour EXTRA

Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Oct. 7 Recall
A federal appeals court reinstated California's Oct. 7 gubernatorial recall election, rejecting a three-judge panel's decision that would have postponed it for months.

RealAudio: Jim Lehrer talks to New York Times reporter Dean Murphy about the court's decision.
-- NewsHour (09/23/03)

U.S. Court of Appeals Will Reconsider Delay of Recall
A panel of 11 federal appeals court judges will reconsider the postponement of the California gubernatorial recall election, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced Friday. The case will likely be reheard Sept. 22.
-- Online NewsHour (09/19/03)

RealAudio: Two experts discuss the court's re-examination of a decision to postpone the Oct. 7 recall election. -- NewsHour (09/22/03)

Recall Information
The Web site of California Secretary of State Kevin Shelley offers information on the recall election.
-- From the State of California

California's Recall History
Life & Times reviews the history of California's recall law and explains how it applies to the current recall effort.
-- From KCET Los Angeles

Counties Prepare for Deluge of Ballots
With the recall election just six weeks away, county elections officials around California are rushing to get ready.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (08/26/03)

California Certifies 135 Candidates for Election
The California Secretary of State published a list of 135 "certified candidates" late Wednesday for the Oct. 7 election.

View the list of certified candidates. (Requires the free Adobe Acrobat reader.)

-- Online NewsHour (08/14/03)

'The Big One' a Special Report on the Recall
This California Connected broadcast features stories on Gov. Gray Davis, the origins of the recall, and efforts in the legislature to look beyond partisan politics.

The 'Big One' Online
Piece together the history that produced the California recall.
-- From KQED, San Francisco & KCET, Los Angeles


Economic Woes in California
Jeffrey Kaye of KCET Los Angeles reports on the economic strain behind the California recall election.
-- Online NewsHour (09/29/03)

Gray Davis on the Issues
A wide-ranging conversation with Gov. Gray Davis about the critical issues facing California and the upcoming recall election.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (07/31/03)

Gray Davis on the Issues
A wide-ranging conversation with Gov. Gray Davis about the critical issues facing California and the upcoming recall election.
-- From KQED Radio, San Francisco (07/31/03)

Blackout in California
A look at California's energy crisis, its causes, and its ramifications for the state's citizens and leaders.
-- From Frontline

California Connected's "Circle of Advisers"
California Connected convened its "Circle of Advisers" on April 26, 2003 to discuss the relationship between California's politicians and voters and the state's most important political issues.
-- From California Connected (05/26/03)

Budget Crunch on Campus
Students and educators criticize state leaders for budget cuts in higher education.
-- From KCET Los Angeles (5/15/03)


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