The recall attempt against Governor Gavin Newsom took more than just a lot of time and money, as a new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California is finding that it may have zapped the spirits of voters as well, with 4 in 10 likely voters saying it made them feel worse about politics and elections, and just 18% saying it made them feel better.

The unsuccessful attempt to oust Newsom from his seat cost nearly $300 million in election costs and just a year before the next chance to vote him out of office.
 
To discuss further, KCBS Radio News Anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with Darry Sragow, Democratic Strategist and Assistant Professor of Political Science at USC.