Newsom plans to 'fight like hell' to save political legacy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom broke his silence on the California recall with a string of national television appearances this week, pinning the effort on President Donald Trump supporters, anti-immigrant forces and conspiracy-driven opportunists.

Heading into Wednesday's signature deadline, Newsom is trying to frame California's recall as an extension of the divisive 2020 presidential fight. The Democratic governor is leaning on progressive flag-bearers Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and gearing up for an airwave blitz expected to cost well over $100 million. He's also assembling a political A-team — a mix...