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Boo1

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61. Why would Republicans want to do that?

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 05:53 PM

8 hrs ago

They want Democrats to split the vote and their guys to come out on top of the jungle primary. Swalwell losing support/dropping out really hurts them.

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Should Eric Swalwell drop out of the California gubernatorial race? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth 13 hrs ago OP

Absolutely not. This stinks of repuke rat fuckery, imo. Phone numbers can be pretty easily spoofed. SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #1

What do you mean by rat fuckery and spoofed phone numbers? WhiskeyGrinder 12 hrs ago #4

So the republicans planted operatives on Swallwell's staff for *six* years? Fiendish Thingy 12 hrs ago #29

It ain't just attacks from our right that we need to worry about nowadays... W_HAMILTON 3 hrs ago #104

Why would Republicans want to do that? Boo1 8 hrs ago #61

He'll still be on the ballot and likely mchill 7 hrs ago #83

No Boo1 6 hrs ago #88

I don't want to be part of the knee jerk reactors.... FarPoint 8 hrs ago #68

Yes, I agree! SheltieLover 6 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 5 hrs ago #90

They knew they couldn't beat him, hence the rat fuckery to remove him SheltieLover 4 hrs ago #99

I think you might have missed my point. Jedi Guy 3 hrs ago #108

Wouldn't the Republicans wait until AFTER the primary to drop this? tinrobot 5 hrs ago #91

This message was self-deleted by its author ZDU 13 hrs ago #2

Haven't several women come forward making accusations against him? lostincalifornia 12 hrs ago #5

That doesn't pass the smell test for me ZDU 12 hrs ago #6

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

how about his own campaign staff - upping sticks and departing forthwith .. ? stopdiggin 12 hrs ago #15

I'll wait for him to admit it.... ZDU 12 hrs ago #24

That would be an attempt at humor .... Right? ... - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin 12 hrs ago #26

Abusing women is funny, if the man accused is on our "team." Maru Kitteh 4 hrs ago #97

"I'll wait for him to admit it .. " Ummm .. ? Kay .. ? stopdiggin 4 hrs ago #100

Pelosi and her staff worked with Swalwell and his staff ... Auggie 12 hrs ago #23

If that's what Pelosi says, case for continued candidacy closed. Bobstandard 8 hrs ago #67

I am the pollster. I'm not going to bias my poll in either direction. DemocratSinceBirth 12 hrs ago #7

Understood ZDU 12 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 12 hrs ago #11

We cannot be the party that throws Due Process out the window... PeaceWave 12 hrs ago #13

That's bullshit. Due process has nothing to do with it and it is not being thrown out the window. LonePirate 12 hrs ago #18

Due process is still a legal term as you already tried to use EdmondDantes_ 12 hrs ago #19

There is no due process in politics. mr715 11 hrs ago #37

Part of me agrees but...... vapor2 7 hrs ago #80

BBut I get them impression that Swalwell has admitted TexasBushwhacker 3 hrs ago #113

That's what the right depends on PatSeg 12 hrs ago #22

Absolutely correct! Phone numbers can be easily spoofed. SheltieLover 12 hrs ago #28

Yep, we've seen this movie so many times PatSeg 9 hrs ago #52

And their dear leader is an adjudicated rapist, so repukes should stfu imo SheltieLover 9 hrs ago #54

You keep saying phone numbers can be spoofed Lifeafter70 2 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 9 hrs ago #49

Of course I don't believe doing the right is immoral PatSeg 9 hrs ago #51

but you will admit that people that DO possess morals - might have difficulty stopdiggin 3 hrs ago #103

How about flipping the question EarlG 12 hrs ago #30

you'd think the guy had a magic wand. mopinko 11 hrs ago #40

His magic wand is what got him in trouble. mr715 9 hrs ago #55

. mopinko 8 hrs ago #56

I don't know about that magic wand....It seems to have a life of it's own.... LeftInTX 5 hrs ago #92

Might be a witch stick. mr715 4 hrs ago #96

He Seems Like a Smart Guy..Closing In On Cali Guv? WizumbODaSage 3 hrs ago #109

Echoing this Boo1 8 hrs ago #66

+1 Auggie 7 hrs ago #71

On the one hand, I remember the way the Al Franken ordeal went down True Dough 13 hrs ago #3

Katie Porter may be expecting to pick up Swalwell's votes in the primary Zorro 12 hrs ago #9

Unfortunately (because not a big, big fan) the removal of Swalwell leaves behind stopdiggin 12 hrs ago #10

Really.. DEM Party Is Not An Automatic Punched Ticket.. WizumbODaSage 3 hrs ago #112

I looked for the latest standings. April 7th may already be out of date. usonian 12 hrs ago #14

It would probably be disadvantageous for the Democratic Party if he were to do so David__77 12 hrs ago #16

Extramarital affairs once tanked candidates leftstreet 12 hrs ago #17

They'll still tank Democratic candidates 0rganism 7 hrs ago #69

hell yes...the sooner the better Fresh_Start 12 hrs ago #20

Swalwell rso 12 hrs ago #21

It certainly suggests that people who know him well RandomNumbers 12 hrs ago #32

His own comment in his statement that his wrongdoing is between him and his wife answers it for me. Scrivener7 6 hrs ago #84

Under investigation... True Dough 12 hrs ago #25

And this is how Dems should be holding their ground: True Dough 12 hrs ago #27

Ms. Luna should clean up her own house first & impeach the adjudicated rapist. SheltieLover 12 hrs ago #33

They'd need a True Dough 12 hrs ago #34

Yup. But they have no right to point fingers imo. Smells like rat fuckery. SheltieLover 12 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 6 hrs ago #87

You are more than welcome to put me on ignore. SheltieLover 5 hrs ago #89

Then stop reading her posts MustLoveBeagles 5 hrs ago #95

No. I think the better option is to call out the objectionable and/or obnoxious. stopdiggin 3 hrs ago #106

I didn't find Sheltelover's posts either of those things MustLoveBeagles 3 hrs ago #111

Now you're getting it! And OTHER people have every right to voice disagreement stopdiggin 2 hrs ago #115

I was just offering suggestions MustLoveBeagles 1 hr ago #116

Abbott will simply usher in AK-guy if Tony is kicked out of congress LeftInTX 5 hrs ago #94

Ultimately Eric Swalwell himself will decide this Quiet Em 12 hrs ago #31

Do we believe women or not? Maeve 11 hrs ago #36

That should be a simple question EdmondDantes_ 11 hrs ago #42

Yes. There are other Democrats. mr715 11 hrs ago #38

California election law says it's possible for the November election Retrograde 9 hrs ago #50

I liked his chances until a few days ago. oasis 11 hrs ago #39

It depends on the evidence. The woman said there were messages and photos. Let's see them. Vinca 11 hrs ago #41

Jamie Raskin: Celerity 10 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 10 hrs ago #47

I heard they were dick photos MichMan 8 hrs ago #63

Do you wanna see Tony Gonzales's dick pics too? LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #65

imho, the heavy drinking is enough to disqualify him. mopinko 11 hrs ago #43

If he's innocent as he says he is he should immediately sue the accusers and demand they produce in2herbs 11 hrs ago #44

I think whatever evidence there is pinkstarburst 11 hrs ago #45

You make a good point MustLoveBeagles 8 hrs ago #58

Because 4 victims is a lot to discredit EdmondDantes_ 7 hrs ago #75

It's likely some of the allegations are true fujiyamasan 10 hrs ago #48

Politics is a blood sport. It's just not wet. Norrrm 9 hrs ago #53

I really liked him but he should drop out. WTF is wrong with these people, doc03 8 hrs ago #57

Did trumpstein drop out CNYHarris 8 hrs ago #59

The double standard is staggering IcyPeas 7 hrs ago #70

Were anyone of us thinking of supporting him? Kaleva 7 hrs ago #77

Now we want to compare ourselves to the worst??? No, we need to uphold our own standards. Pisces 7 hrs ago #79

I think Eric should resign immediately CNYHarris 6 hrs ago #86

Double standard. Noted. The question remains what do DEMOCRATS want to do stopdiggin 3 hrs ago #107

Sad. Kid Berwyn 8 hrs ago #60

Whether you're Swalwell or anyone else in politics, it comes down to how honest you are with yourself. Passages 8 hrs ago #62

It's Strange Though..LOT of People On Earth..A Few Work for You WizumbODaSage 3 hrs ago #110

Considering that it's a jungle primary, yes. There are other options. LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #64

Yes, Eric should drop out CNYHarris 7 hrs ago #72

It's a primary - I think he should probably step aside. TBF 7 hrs ago #73

Yes, he should drop out. We don't need this damaging distraction from Democratic messaging. We don't need Republicans Doodley 7 hrs ago #74

So to should Porter. aeromanKC 7 hrs ago #76

Did Porter sexually abuse or have relations with staff members??? Pisces 7 hrs ago #82

Allegations on her part as well in this ugliness. aeromanKC 4 hrs ago #98

He needs to refocus with his family. He made poor choices and will continue to make poor choices if he Pisces 7 hrs ago #78

I'll let the people of California decide that. patphil 7 hrs ago #81

The damage has already been done and he needs to drop out. La Coliniere 5 hrs ago #93

It's over. RandySF 4 hrs ago #101

California could sure use some Jerry Brown. LuvLoogie 4 hrs ago #102

Yes. If the allegations of Sex Assault Are True He Must Drop Out & Resign WizumbODaSage 3 hrs ago #105