Should Americans Be Able to Recall Politicians?

Another thorny issue dominated by partisanship.

Chesa Boudin in the runup to his recent recall. Source: New York Times

Last Tuesday was a decisive moment in American progressive politics. Chesa Boudin, the reformist prosecutor in San Francisco, was recalled with 60% of the vote going against him. Mayor London Breed will appoint Boudin’s successor. Ever since the vote, progressives have debated what exactly led to the temporary end of Boudin’s promising…