California: Newsom Recall Round-up -- Did someone dropped the appellate ball? Plus, polls show some alleged negatives (but probably really positives) for Newsom

Did the Secretary of State drop the ball in not appealing the ruling allowing 120 more days to get signatures? Democratic consultant Garry South says yes. The issue appears to be the SoS' willingness in allowing more time for two initiatives. 

Newsom says he will appoint Black woman to any potential opening in Dianne Feinstein's seat, pushing the obvious partisan angle to play in a very Democratic state. 

New poll has Newsom up 42%-38% in recall vote. The polls seem to show a straight line on the removal vote, so far, not topping 40%. I suspect the negatives may be the most important topline finding in any poll here. 

More stories on the recall -- I'm quoted in the Guardian one.