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29. So the republicans planted operatives on Swallwell's staff for *six* years?

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 01:47 PM

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And instructed them to wait until he ran for governor, and it was too late to remove his name from the ballot, for them to go on the record with reports of sexual misconduct?

The oldest of the allegations dates to 2019, quite a long time for a ratfuckery scheme to unfold for a campaign that was not even dreamt of at the time.

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

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

What do you mean by rat fuckery and spoofed phone numbers? WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #4

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

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

Why would Republicans want to do that? Boo1 Saturday #61

He'll still be on the ballot and likely mchill Saturday #83

No Boo1 Saturday #88

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

Yes, I agree! SheltieLover Saturday #85

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

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

I think you might have missed my point. Jedi Guy Saturday #108

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

This message was self-deleted by its author ZDU Saturday #2

Haven't several women come forward making accusations against him? lostincalifornia Saturday #5

That doesn't pass the smell test for me ZDU Saturday #6

This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia Saturday #12

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

I'll wait for him to admit it.... ZDU Saturday #24

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

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

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

Pelosi and her staff worked with Swalwell and his staff ... Auggie Saturday #23

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

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

Understood ZDU Saturday #8

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

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Saturday #13

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

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

There is no due process in politics. mr715 Saturday #37

Part of me agrees but...... vapor2 Saturday #80

BBut I get them impression that Swalwell has admitted TexasBushwhacker Saturday #113

That's what the right depends on PatSeg Saturday #22

Absolutely correct! Phone numbers can be easily spoofed. SheltieLover Saturday #28

Yep, we've seen this movie so many times PatSeg Saturday #52

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

You keep saying phone numbers can be spoofed Lifeafter70 Saturday #114

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

Of course I don't believe doing what's right is immoral PatSeg Saturday #51

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

How about flipping the question EarlG Saturday #30

you'd think the guy had a magic wand. mopinko Saturday #40

His magic wand is what got him in trouble. mr715 Saturday #55

. mopinko Saturday #56

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

Might be a witch stick. mr715 Saturday #96

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

Echoing this Boo1 Saturday #66

+1 Auggie Saturday #71

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

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

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

Really.. DEM Party Is Not An Automatic Punched Ticket.. WizumbODaSage Saturday #112

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

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

Extramarital affairs once tanked candidates leftstreet Saturday #17

They'll still tank Democratic candidates 0rganism Saturday #69

hell yes...the sooner the better Fresh_Start Saturday #20

Swalwell rso Saturday #21

It certainly suggests that people who know him well RandomNumbers Saturday #32

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

Under investigation... True Dough Saturday #25

And this is how Dems should be holding their ground: True Dough Saturday #27

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

They'd need a True Dough Saturday #34

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

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

You are more than welcome to put me on ignore. SheltieLover Saturday #89

Then stop reading her posts MustLoveBeagles Saturday #95

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

I didn't find Sheltelover's posts either of those things MustLoveBeagles Saturday #111

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

I was just offering suggestions MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #116

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

Ultimately Eric Swalwell himself will decide this Quiet Em Saturday #31

Do we believe women or not? Maeve Saturday #36

That should be a simple question EdmondDantes_ Saturday #42

Yes. There are other Democrats. mr715 Saturday #38

California election law says it's possible for the November election Retrograde Saturday #50

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

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

Jamie Raskin: Celerity Saturday #46

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

I heard they were dick photos MichMan Saturday #63

Do you wanna see Tony Gonzales's dick pics too? LeftInTX Saturday #65

imho, the heavy drinking is enough to disqualify him. mopinko Saturday #43

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

I think whatever evidence there is pinkstarburst Saturday #45

You make a good point MustLoveBeagles Saturday #58

Because 4 victims is a lot to discredit EdmondDantes_ Saturday #75

It's likely some of the allegations are true fujiyamasan Saturday #48

Politics is a blood sport. It's just not wet. Norrrm Saturday #53

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

Did trumpstein drop out CNYHarris Saturday #59

The double standard is staggering IcyPeas Saturday #70

Were anyone of us thinking of supporting him? Kaleva Saturday #77

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

I think Eric should resign immediately CNYHarris Saturday #86

Double standard. Noted. The question remains what do DEMOCRATS want to do stopdiggin Saturday #107

Sad. Kid Berwyn Saturday #60

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

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

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

Yes, Eric should drop out CNYHarris Saturday #72

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

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

So to should Porter. aeromanKC Saturday #76

Did Porter sexually abuse or have relations with staff members??? Pisces Saturday #82

Allegations on her part as well in this ugliness. aeromanKC Saturday #98

Any other democrats you'd like to see drop out? nt TBF 12 hrs ago #117

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

I'll let the people of California decide that. patphil Saturday #81

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

It's over. RandySF Saturday #101

California could sure use some Jerry Brown. LuvLoogie Saturday #102

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