Column: Making history and expressing outrage may drive Californians to record turnout
LA TimesVice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, departs after speaking at a campaign event Thursday in Greensboro, N.C. Here’s one election prediction from a nonpartisan expert: Californians will be so enthused about Kamala Harris they could vote in record numbers. So, besides electing a Democrat and retiring the despicable Donald Trump, Californians will be extraordinarily motivated to vote for Harris, Baldassare predicts, because “she’s somebody from their own state and they can vote for the first woman president.” OK, let’s look at history. “We’re going to see a good turnout, but I’m not sure it’s going to be as much as 2020,” says Mindy Romero, director of the USC Center for Inclusive Democracy. I think 80% is the ceiling.” California Column: Kamala Harris always fearless when opportunity arises Kamala Harris is one step from becoming America’s first female president because she has always had the drive and guts to risk seeking a higher office. But we’re stuck with our voting system.” Yes, but it will enable a large California voter turnout starting in early October — lopsidedly for native daughter Harris.
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