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David__77

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16. It would probably be disadvantageous for the Democratic Party if he were to do so

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 01:30 PM

21 hrs ago

Given that he asserts that this is not what happened, it would seem a bit curious for him to withdraw from the race. The implication is that simply by being accused, even if the candidate believes the accusations are fabrications, it is best for the candidate to withdraw. Note that I am not speaking to the truthfulness of his assertions, just to their implications.

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Should Eric Swalwell drop out of the California gubernatorial race? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth 21 hrs ago OP

Absolutely not. This stinks of repuke rat fuckery, imo. Phone numbers can be pretty easily spoofed. SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #1

What do you mean by rat fuckery and spoofed phone numbers? WhiskeyGrinder 21 hrs ago #4

So the republicans planted operatives on Swallwell's staff for *six* years? Fiendish Thingy 20 hrs ago #29

It ain't just attacks from our right that we need to worry about nowadays... W_HAMILTON 12 hrs ago #104

Why would Republicans want to do that? Boo1 16 hrs ago #61

He'll still be on the ballot and likely mchill 15 hrs ago #83

No Boo1 14 hrs ago #88

I don't want to be part of the knee jerk reactors.... FarPoint 16 hrs ago #68

Yes, I agree! SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #85

He had a solid shot at winning the nomination. If the GOP was going to fuck him over, why now? Jedi Guy 14 hrs ago #90

They knew they couldn't beat him, hence the rat fuckery to remove him SheltieLover 12 hrs ago #99

I think you might have missed my point. Jedi Guy 11 hrs ago #108

Wouldn't the Republicans wait until AFTER the primary to drop this? tinrobot 14 hrs ago #91

This message was self-deleted by its author ZDU 21 hrs ago #2

Haven't several women come forward making accusations against him? lostincalifornia 21 hrs ago #5

That doesn't pass the smell test for me ZDU 21 hrs ago #6

This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia 21 hrs ago #12

how about his own campaign staff - upping sticks and departing forthwith .. ? stopdiggin 21 hrs ago #15

I'll wait for him to admit it.... ZDU 20 hrs ago #24

That would be an attempt at humor .... Right? ... - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin 20 hrs ago #26

Abusing women is funny, if the man accused is on our "team." Maru Kitteh 12 hrs ago #97

"I'll wait for him to admit it .. " Ummm .. ? Kay .. ? stopdiggin 12 hrs ago #100

Pelosi and her staff worked with Swalwell and his staff ... Auggie 20 hrs ago #23

If that's what Pelosi says, case for continued candidacy closed. Bobstandard 16 hrs ago #67

I am the pollster. I'm not going to bias my poll in either direction. DemocratSinceBirth 21 hrs ago #7

Understood ZDU 21 hrs ago #8

We cannot be the party that speaks out against Trump's harassment claims while turning a blind eye to Swalwell's. LonePirate 21 hrs ago #11

We cannot be the party that throws Due Process out the window... PeaceWave 21 hrs ago #13

That's bullshit. Due process has nothing to do with it and it is not being thrown out the window. LonePirate 21 hrs ago #18

Due process is still a legal term as you already tried to use EdmondDantes_ 21 hrs ago #19

There is no due process in politics. mr715 20 hrs ago #37

Part of me agrees but...... vapor2 15 hrs ago #80

BBut I get them impression that Swalwell has admitted TexasBushwhacker 11 hrs ago #113

That's what the right depends on PatSeg 20 hrs ago #22

Absolutely correct! Phone numbers can be easily spoofed. SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #28

Yep, we've seen this movie so many times PatSeg 17 hrs ago #52

And their dear leader is an adjudicated rapist, so repukes should stfu imo SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #54

You keep saying phone numbers can be spoofed Lifeafter70 10 hrs ago #114

If doing the right thing is akin to falling into a trap for you, then we have different morals and viewpoints. LonePirate 18 hrs ago #49

Of course I don't believe doing the right is immoral PatSeg 17 hrs ago #51

but you will admit that people that DO possess morals - might have difficulty stopdiggin 12 hrs ago #103

How about flipping the question EarlG 20 hrs ago #30

you'd think the guy had a magic wand. mopinko 19 hrs ago #40

His magic wand is what got him in trouble. mr715 17 hrs ago #55

. mopinko 17 hrs ago #56

I don't know about that magic wand....It seems to have a life of it's own.... LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #92

Might be a witch stick. mr715 13 hrs ago #96

He Seems Like a Smart Guy..Closing In On Cali Guv? WizumbODaSage 11 hrs ago #109

Echoing this Boo1 16 hrs ago #66

+1 Auggie 16 hrs ago #71

On the one hand, I remember the way the Al Franken ordeal went down True Dough 21 hrs ago #3

Katie Porter may be expecting to pick up Swalwell's votes in the primary Zorro 21 hrs ago #9

Unfortunately (because not a big, big fan) the removal of Swalwell leaves behind stopdiggin 21 hrs ago #10

Really.. DEM Party Is Not An Automatic Punched Ticket.. WizumbODaSage 11 hrs ago #112

I looked for the latest standings. April 7th may already be out of date. usonian 21 hrs ago #14

It would probably be disadvantageous for the Democratic Party if he were to do so David__77 21 hrs ago #16

Extramarital affairs once tanked candidates leftstreet 21 hrs ago #17

They'll still tank Democratic candidates 0rganism 16 hrs ago #69

hell yes...the sooner the better Fresh_Start 21 hrs ago #20

Swalwell rso 21 hrs ago #21

It certainly suggests that people who know him well RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #32

His own comment in his statement that his wrongdoing is between him and his wife answers it for me. Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #84

Under investigation... True Dough 20 hrs ago #25

And this is how Dems should be holding their ground: True Dough 20 hrs ago #27

Ms. Luna should clean up her own house first & impeach the adjudicated rapist. SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #33

They'd need a True Dough 20 hrs ago #34

Yup. But they have no right to point fingers imo. Smells like rat fuckery. SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #35

How many times have you used that term in the last day? Just letting you know I'm tired of reading it pattyloutwo 14 hrs ago #87

You are more than welcome to put me on ignore. SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #89

Then stop reading her posts MustLoveBeagles 13 hrs ago #95

No. I think the better option is to call out the objectionable and/or obnoxious. stopdiggin 12 hrs ago #106

I didn't find Sheltelover's posts either of those things MustLoveBeagles 11 hrs ago #111

Now you're getting it! And OTHER people have every right to voice disagreement stopdiggin 10 hrs ago #115

I was just offering suggestions MustLoveBeagles 10 hrs ago #116

Abbott will simply usher in AK-guy if Tony is kicked out of congress LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #94

Ultimately Eric Swalwell himself will decide this Quiet Em 20 hrs ago #31

Do we believe women or not? Maeve 20 hrs ago #36

That should be a simple question EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #42

Yes. There are other Democrats. mr715 20 hrs ago #38

California election law says it's possible for the November election Retrograde 17 hrs ago #50

I liked his chances until a few days ago. oasis 19 hrs ago #39

It depends on the evidence. The woman said there were messages and photos. Let's see them. Vinca 19 hrs ago #41

Jamie Raskin: Celerity 19 hrs ago #46

Hearsay. I'm not saying Swalwell didn't do it, I'm just thinking Democrats shouldn't go all Al Franken immediately. Vinca 19 hrs ago #47

I heard they were dick photos MichMan 16 hrs ago #63

Do you wanna see Tony Gonzales's dick pics too? LeftInTX 16 hrs ago #65

imho, the heavy drinking is enough to disqualify him. mopinko 19 hrs ago #43

If he's innocent as he says he is he should immediately sue the accusers and demand they produce in2herbs 19 hrs ago #44

I think whatever evidence there is pinkstarburst 19 hrs ago #45

You make a good point MustLoveBeagles 16 hrs ago #58

Because 4 victims is a lot to discredit EdmondDantes_ 15 hrs ago #75

It's likely some of the allegations are true fujiyamasan 18 hrs ago #48

Politics is a blood sport. It's just not wet. Norrrm 17 hrs ago #53

I really liked him but he should drop out. WTF is wrong with these people, doc03 17 hrs ago #57

Did trumpstein drop out CNYHarris 16 hrs ago #59

The double standard is staggering IcyPeas 16 hrs ago #70

Were anyone of us thinking of supporting him? Kaleva 15 hrs ago #77

Now we want to compare ourselves to the worst??? No, we need to uphold our own standards. Pisces 15 hrs ago #79

I think Eric should resign immediately CNYHarris 14 hrs ago #86

Double standard. Noted. The question remains what do DEMOCRATS want to do stopdiggin 11 hrs ago #107

Sad. Kid Berwyn 16 hrs ago #60

Whether you're Swalwell or anyone else in politics, it comes down to how honest you are with yourself. Passages 16 hrs ago #62

It's Strange Though..LOT of People On Earth..A Few Work for You WizumbODaSage 11 hrs ago #110

Considering that it's a jungle primary, yes. There are other options. LeftInTX 16 hrs ago #64

Yes, Eric should drop out CNYHarris 16 hrs ago #72

It's a primary - I think he should probably step aside. TBF 16 hrs ago #73

Yes, he should drop out. We don't need this damaging distraction from Democratic messaging. We don't need Republicans Doodley 15 hrs ago #74

So to should Porter. aeromanKC 15 hrs ago #76

Did Porter sexually abuse or have relations with staff members??? Pisces 15 hrs ago #82

Allegations on her part as well in this ugliness. aeromanKC 12 hrs ago #98

He needs to refocus with his family. He made poor choices and will continue to make poor choices if he Pisces 15 hrs ago #78

I'll let the people of California decide that. patphil 15 hrs ago #81

The damage has already been done and he needs to drop out. La Coliniere 13 hrs ago #93

It's over. RandySF 12 hrs ago #101

California could sure use some Jerry Brown. LuvLoogie 12 hrs ago #102

Yes. If the allegations of Sex Assault Are True He Must Drop Out & Resign WizumbODaSage 12 hrs ago #105