The issues most important to California voters in the recall election seem to vary between those who voted “yes” and those who voted “no,” according to preliminary exit poll data. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano with his analysis. Source
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9/14: Red and Blue
California recall election day arrives; How important is the Latino vote in California? Source
U.S. battles dangerous COVID surge as ICU’s fill up nationwide
Coronavirus infections and deaths in the U.S. remain dangerously high. As CBS News’ Manuel Bojorquez reports, ICU’s are filling up nationwide. Then, Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source
Local Matters: How the California recall is impacting state politics
The special election to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom may have bigger implications on the future of the state’s politics. He still faces the general gubernatorial election in November 2022. Dustin Gardiner, state politics reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe with his analysis. Source
New book claims top general feared Trump might start a war with China
In the final months of Donald Trump’s presidency, General Mark Milley feared the president would create a crisis that would allow him to stay in power despite losing the election, according to a new book. The fear led Milley to make a secret call to China. David Martin has the details. Source
Up to 700 expected to attend pro-January 6 rally Saturday
The U.S. Capitol Police are erecting a temporary fence around the Capitol in anticipation of Saturday’s rally. Source
Live Updates: Nicholas brings flooding threat to Texas and Louisiana
Heavy rainfall pelted Houston causing roads to flood, while heavy winds knocked down trees. More than 300,000 residents were left without power across Texas. Source
How Newsom’s likability factors into California recall election
California Governor Gavin Newsom has relatively strong job approval ratings but isn’t always considered likable. In the recall campaign, he’s managed to shift the focus to Republican challenger Larry Elder. LA Times political columnist George Skelton joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” with more on how that factors into this election. Source
Facebook internal documents show Instagram is harmful to teens
A study commissioned by Facebook found that Instagram can harm the mental health of young users, particularly teenage girls, according to the Wall Street Journal. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
California voters most concerned about COVID pandemic, first exit polls show
The coronavirus pandemic is the most important issue for voters in California’s recall election, early polling data shows. Other top matters of voters’ minds include homelessness, the economy and wildfires. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with the latest poll results. Source