California Governor Gavin Newsom's fate hangs in the balance as voters prepare to decide his future in a recall election. With polls indicating a possible defeat for the embattled governor, the question on everyone's mind is: who will bear the brunt of responsibility for the outcome? Newsom's administration has been marred by controversy and criticism over issues such as homelessness, public safety, and the state's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. If he ultimately loses the election, will he be able to deflect blame onto his opponents, or will his own leadership be called into question?
When this ends in defeat — as polls suggest it might — Newsom must share the blame.
