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Reply to themaguffin (Reply #23)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 12:59 PM

23 hrs ago

She didn’t need to inject herself into this mess. Smacks of opportunism.

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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

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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

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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

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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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