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EdmondDantes_

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22. Groping isn't as bad as rape

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 12:16 PM

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And given the rape victim has people she told at the time, plus texts from Swalwell, and test results, it's pretty damning.

Also Franken's accusers came out over multiple weeks not one big investigation.

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CA-GOV: Katie Porter calls on Swalwell to resign from Congress [View all] RandySF Yesterday OP

Of course she did. PeaceWave Yesterday #1

I just hope she and Becerra don't cancel each other out... ananda Yesterday #28

I am voting Steyer over her, 100% obamanut2012 23 hrs ago #44

OK. But... ananda 22 hrs ago #52

someone should tell shrill Katie.. agingdem Yesterday #32

She just Rebl2 14 hrs ago #79

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #2

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar Celerity Yesterday #3

So we throw him out and then investigate. Got it. travelingthrulife Yesterday #6

I was going to vote for him in the primary, but apparently there are pics, texts & a Dem staffer claiming he raped her Celerity Yesterday #9

If there are pictures and texts, they need to be released publicly. Wiz Imp Yesterday #31

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi seems to have decided he needs to drop out: Celerity 23 hrs ago #40

I'm not expressing an opinion either way on what Swallwell should do. Wiz Imp 23 hrs ago #42

The images are dick pics, apparently. Do you really NEED to see? hedda_foil 21 hrs ago #57

It should be totally expected to require PROOF that alleged evidence exists. Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #61

Yep.. Cherrycheeks 21 hrs ago #66

Who does she have in mind to run for Governor ? Autumn 20 hrs ago #71

I'm guessing herself? MichMan 18 hrs ago #78

Agreed. PeaceWave 18 hrs ago #75

Invesigate now, drop out if true. Innocent till proved guilty. Trueblue1968 21 hrs ago #56

Dropping out of the race and resigning from Congress are two different things. LeftInTX Yesterday #15

Yes, the last time I checked they are indeed not the same thing. Celerity Yesterday #18

Good Gawdz. She needs better comms people leftstreet Yesterday #4

She convicted him already? bucolic_frolic Yesterday #5

I'm getting the vibe that his colleagues didn't like him to begin with. RandySF Yesterday #7

Yeah, YodaMom2 Yesterday #8

I was going to vote for him because Schiff endorsed him. RandySF Yesterday #10

I was going to vote for him, too. YodaMom2 Yesterday #14

Do you feel the same about JB Pritzker? He is a billionaire who used his money to help gain elective office. Celerity Yesterday #21

Actually, no. YodaMom2 Yesterday #25

Pritzker was never in elective office until he won the IL Governor race in 2018. That is how he got a chance to 'prove Celerity Yesterday #27

Valid point. YodaMom2 22 hrs ago #49

He ran for the US House in 1998 and lost, and then this timeline happened: Celerity 22 hrs ago #54

I was going to vote for Swalwell because Porter lacks the temperament to be governor IMHO, and I didn't want to vote for Celerity Yesterday #17

Can I ask about Becerra? Sympthsical 23 hrs ago #41

He has never gained any traction in the polls. He and other low low pollers need to drop out as they dilute the Dem Celerity 23 hrs ago #46

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 22 hrs ago #48

Yeah, I was really disappointed moonscape 21 hrs ago #58

Has Schiff shanti 21 hrs ago #60

Yep RandySF 21 hrs ago #63

Groping isn't as bad as rape EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #22

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 20 hrs ago #69

Kathy, so far, they are only that ' allegations '. republianmushroom Yesterday #11

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 19 hrs ago #74

When this many people act this quickly, it's generally a pretty damning sign. People have had suspicions or knowledge WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #12

Remember Tara Reid Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #16

I remember Tara Reid and I remember the lie about Kerry karynnj 23 hrs ago #47

There were many here Keepthesoulalive 21 hrs ago #59

Completely agree karynnj 21 hrs ago #62

I don't recall this story. What happened? PeaceWave 13 hrs ago #80

She accused Joe Biden of sexual assault Keepthesoulalive 9 hrs ago #82

Or, possibly sour grapes. republianmushroom Yesterday #24

She would do better for herself to stay out of this. He'll go, and she'll benefit. Scrivener7 Yesterday #13

Katie's friend leading the charge against Swalwell? Kid Berwyn Yesterday #19

Porter should not be weighing in pinkstarburst Yesterday #20

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I don't understand why she didn't/doesn't let others take the lead on this. It was already happening. themaguffin Yesterday #23

This Mz Pip 23 hrs ago #33

She is friends wirh the influencer who broke this obamanut2012 23 hrs ago #45

Oh Katie, never change JoseBalow Yesterday #26

Crap Deep State Witch Yesterday #30

He was Mz Pip 23 hrs ago #34

I like Porter, but this is ridiculous. Wiz Imp 23 hrs ago #35

I agree. LisaL 23 hrs ago #36

I mean, it hasn't even been 24 hours yet pinkstarburst 22 hrs ago #50

It seems the Dems have found a way JBTaurus83 23 hrs ago #37

Yeah, because when the world is about to be pulled into WWIII, there's no better Baitball Blogger 23 hrs ago #38

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This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 20 hrs ago #73

Of course she did obamanut2012 23 hrs ago #43

In light of the allegations of her staff involvement, Katie Porter should end her campaign for govornor. aeromanKC 22 hrs ago #51

Not hearing many Rs telling him to quit... The Madcap 22 hrs ago #53

I hope all Democrats demanding he resign before he has his day in court will also demand Trump resign. Vinca 22 hrs ago #55

And this right here is why I don't support her in the primary Sympthsical 21 hrs ago #64

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 20 hrs ago #68

I'm Shocked. SHOCKED. ColoringFool 21 hrs ago #65

This is premature MustLoveBeagles 20 hrs ago #67

Don't know anything but yeah, get rid of a Dem. Autumn 20 hrs ago #70

Close your mouth Katie duckworth969 20 hrs ago #72

She was this ridiculous about Schiff when they were running for the Senate. Nixie 18 hrs ago #76

This episode is moving my opinion of her in the same direction as it is my opinion of him. RockRaven 18 hrs ago #77

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