WHAT WE KNOW:

Backers of an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom are still collecting signatures, but Republican rivals are already announcing their intention to run.

HEADLINES:

• Republicans are emerging to run for governor should Newsom recall qualify

• Newsom approval rate plummets in California

• Could Gavin Newsom Really Get Kicked Out of Office?

VIDEOS:

GO DEEPER:

Two Republicans have already come out and stated that they will run against Newsom if he is recalled!

The goalposts keep shifting. pic.twitter.com/lXoD6wunOx

— Kevin Faulconer (@Kevin_Faulconer) January 26, 2021

Highest poverty rate, owning a home for a middle class family almost unattainable, unavailable vaccines. Gavin Newsom & big city politicians made a mess. We want a fresh start. Time to pink slip them & put people back to work! https://t.co/cqM6buHVLm #FoxNews #RecallGavinNewsom

— JohnHCox (@TheRealJohnHCox) February 1, 2021