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YodaMom2

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49. Valid point.

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:25 PM

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I’m not familiar enough with Illinois politics to know, but was Pritzger at all involved in state or local politics, in grassroots organizing or social justice activities (for example), prior to running for office? Or did he just go directly from the boardroom to buying elective office? It does seem he’s done good while in office, but was he present for the hard work before running for governor?

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CA-GOV: Katie Porter calls on Swalwell to resign from Congress [View all] RandySF 21 hrs ago OP

Of course she did. PeaceWave 21 hrs ago #1

I just hope she and Becerra don't cancel each other out... ananda 20 hrs ago #28

I am voting Steyer over her, 100% obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #44

OK. But... ananda 18 hrs ago #52

someone should tell shrill Katie.. agingdem 20 hrs ago #32

She just Rebl2 10 hrs ago #79

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar Celerity 21 hrs ago #3

So we throw him out and then investigate. Got it. travelingthrulife 21 hrs ago #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 21 hrs ago #9

If there are pictures and texts, they need to be released publicly. Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #31

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi seems to have decided he needs to drop out: Celerity 20 hrs ago #40

I'm not expressing an opinion either way on what Swallwell should do. Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #42

The images are dick pics, apparently. Do you really NEED to see? hedda_foil 18 hrs ago #57

It should be totally expected to require PROOF that alleged evidence exists. Wiz Imp 17 hrs ago #61

Yep.. Cherrycheeks 17 hrs ago #66

Who does she have in mind to run for Governor ? Autumn 16 hrs ago #71

I'm guessing herself? MichMan 14 hrs ago #78

Agreed. PeaceWave 15 hrs ago #75

Invesigate now, drop out if true. Innocent till proved guilty. Trueblue1968 18 hrs ago #56

Dropping out of the race and resigning from Congress are two different things. LeftInTX 21 hrs ago #15

Yes, the last time I checked they are indeed not the same thing. Celerity 21 hrs ago #18

Good Gawdz. She needs better comms people leftstreet 21 hrs ago #4

She convicted him already? bucolic_frolic 21 hrs ago #5

I'm getting the vibe that his colleagues didn't like him to begin with. RandySF 21 hrs ago #7

Yeah, YodaMom2 21 hrs ago #8

I was going to vote for him because Schiff endorsed him. RandySF 21 hrs ago #10

I was going to vote for him, too. YodaMom2 21 hrs ago #14

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

Actually, no. YodaMom2 20 hrs ago #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 20 hrs ago #27

Valid point. YodaMom2 18 hrs ago #49

He ran for the US House in 1998 and lost, and then this timeline happened: Celerity 18 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 21 hrs ago #17

Can I ask about Becerra? Sympthsical 19 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 19 hrs ago #46

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 19 hrs ago #48

Yeah, I was really disappointed moonscape 18 hrs ago #58

Has Schiff shanti 17 hrs ago #60

Yep RandySF 17 hrs ago #63

Groping isn't as bad as rape EdmondDantes_ 21 hrs ago #22

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 17 hrs ago #69

Kathy, so far, they are only that ' allegations '. republianmushroom 21 hrs ago #11

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 16 hrs ago #74

When this many people act this quickly, it's generally a pretty damning sign. People have had suspicions or knowledge WhiskeyGrinder 21 hrs ago #12

Remember Tara Reid Keepthesoulalive 21 hrs ago #16

I remember Tara Reid and I remember the lie about Kerry karynnj 19 hrs ago #47

There were many here Keepthesoulalive 17 hrs ago #59

Completely agree karynnj 17 hrs ago #62

I don't recall this story. What happened? PeaceWave 10 hrs ago #80

She accused Joe Biden of sexual assault Keepthesoulalive 6 hrs ago #82

Or, possibly sour grapes. republianmushroom 20 hrs ago #24

She would do better for herself to stay out of this. He'll go, and she'll benefit. Scrivener7 21 hrs ago #13

Katie's friend leading the charge against Swalwell? Kid Berwyn 21 hrs ago #19

Porter should not be weighing in pinkstarburst 21 hrs ago #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 20 hrs ago #23

This Mz Pip 20 hrs ago #33

She is friends wirh the influencer who broke this obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #45

Oh Katie, never change JoseBalow 20 hrs ago #26

Crap Deep State Witch 20 hrs ago #30

He was Mz Pip 20 hrs ago #34

I like Porter, but this is ridiculous. Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #35

I agree. LisaL 20 hrs ago #36

I mean, it hasn't even been 24 hours yet pinkstarburst 18 hrs ago #50

It seems the Dems have found a way JBTaurus83 20 hrs ago #37

Yeah, because when the world is about to be pulled into WWIII, there's no better Baitball Blogger 20 hrs ago #38

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This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 16 hrs ago #73

Of course she did obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #43

In light of the allegations of her staff involvement, Katie Porter should end her campaign for govornor. aeromanKC 18 hrs ago #51

Not hearing many Rs telling him to quit... The Madcap 18 hrs ago #53

I hope all Democrats demanding he resign before he has his day in court will also demand Trump resign. Vinca 18 hrs ago #55

And this right here is why I don't support her in the primary Sympthsical 17 hrs ago #64

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 17 hrs ago #68

I'm Shocked. SHOCKED. ColoringFool 17 hrs ago #65

This is premature MustLoveBeagles 17 hrs ago #67

Don't know anything but yeah, get rid of a Dem. Autumn 16 hrs ago #70

Close your mouth Katie duckworth969 16 hrs ago #72

She was this ridiculous about Schiff when they were running for the Senate. Nixie 14 hrs ago #76

This episode is moving my opinion of her in the same direction as it is my opinion of him. RockRaven 14 hrs ago #77

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