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In reply to the discussion: CA-GOV: Katie Porter calls on Swalwell to resign from Congress [View all]
Celerity
(54,595 posts)40. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi seems to have decided he needs to drop out:
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joegarofoli/article/california-governor-democrats-swalwell-22200549.php
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No matter what type of defiant statement he makes about staying in the race, Swalwell’s days are numbered. As always, look to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for direction on where this story ends.
Pelosi never endorsed Swalwell, even though some of her most trusted lieutenants — like Sen. Adam Schiff — did. On Friday, Pelosi said in a statement that “the young woman who has made serious allegations against Congressman Swalwell must be respected and heard. This extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability.”
On Friday afternoon, she said she called Swalwell and told him “it is clear that is best done outside of a gubernatorial campaign.”
Not too tough to translate the Pelosiese here: Get out.
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No matter what type of defiant statement he makes about staying in the race, Swalwell’s days are numbered. As always, look to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for direction on where this story ends.
Pelosi never endorsed Swalwell, even though some of her most trusted lieutenants — like Sen. Adam Schiff — did. On Friday, Pelosi said in a statement that “the young woman who has made serious allegations against Congressman Swalwell must be respected and heard. This extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability.”
On Friday afternoon, she said she called Swalwell and told him “it is clear that is best done outside of a gubernatorial campaign.”
Not too tough to translate the Pelosiese here: Get out.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar
Celerity
Saturday
#3
I was going to vote for him in the primary, but apparently there are pics, texts & a Dem staffer claiming he raped her
Celerity
Saturday
#9
Dropping out of the race and resigning from Congress are two different things.
LeftInTX
Saturday
#15
Do you feel the same about JB Pritzker? He is a billionaire who used his money to help gain elective office.
Celerity
Saturday
#21
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
Saturday
#27
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
Saturday
#17
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
Saturday
#46
When this many people act this quickly, it's generally a pretty damning sign. People have had suspicions or knowledge
WhiskeyGrinder
Saturday
#12
She would do better for herself to stay out of this. He'll go, and she'll benefit.
Scrivener7
Saturday
#13
I don't understand why she didn't/doesn't let others take the lead on this. It was already happening.
themaguffin
Saturday
#23
Yeah, because when the world is about to be pulled into WWIII, there's no better
Baitball Blogger
Saturday
#38
In light of the allegations of her staff involvement, Katie Porter should end her campaign for govornor.
aeromanKC
Saturday
#51
I hope all Democrats demanding he resign before he has his day in court will also demand Trump resign.
Vinca
Saturday
#55
This episode is moving my opinion of her in the same direction as it is my opinion of him.
RockRaven
Saturday
#77