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In reply to the discussion: CA-GOV: Katie Porter calls on Swalwell to resign from Congress [View all]
Sympthsical
(10,991 posts)64. And this right here is why I don't support her in the primary
I keep trying to articulate what I mean about her disposition being unsuited for an executive role, but here it is. I do not want a governor this lacking in self-awareness.
Incredibly poor political instincts out of brazen self-interest is a nonstarter. Even if disliked Swalwell - which I very much do - this behavior does not even slightly endear me to her cause.
And I'm a progressive. My vote should be an easy lay-up. But she keeps coming out and advertising that she's that toxic ex co-worker you never wanted to be around.
It's a shame.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar
Celerity
17 hrs ago
#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
17 hrs ago
#9
Dropping out of the race and resigning from Congress are two different things.
LeftInTX
16 hrs ago
#15
Do you feel the same about JB Pritzker? He is a billionaire who used his money to help gain elective office.
Celerity
16 hrs ago
#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
16 hrs ago
#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
16 hrs ago
#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
15 hrs ago
#46
When this many people act this quickly, it's generally a pretty damning sign. People have had suspicions or knowledge
WhiskeyGrinder
16 hrs ago
#12
She would do better for herself to stay out of this. He'll go, and she'll benefit.
Scrivener7
16 hrs ago
#13
I don't understand why she didn't/doesn't let others take the lead on this. It was already happening.
themaguffin
16 hrs ago
#23
Yeah, because when the world is about to be pulled into WWIII, there's no better
Baitball Blogger
15 hrs ago
#38
In light of the allegations of her staff involvement, Katie Porter should end her campaign for govornor.
aeromanKC
14 hrs ago
#51
I hope all Democrats demanding he resign before he has his day in court will also demand Trump resign.
Vinca
14 hrs ago
#55
This episode is moving my opinion of her in the same direction as it is my opinion of him.
RockRaven
10 hrs ago
#77