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

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:49 PM

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I have to say though... if he's a political animal and he sees Cuomo, Weiner, Jesse, Jr. guys nearing Governor or President level and he notices these huge flameouts in recent memory and he's on the house J6 committee and every Republican has got the Chinese Spy thing on their lips the second his name comes up... what could possibly allow you to have this kind of thing hanging out there when you're chasing Cali Gov?? I guess he's used to a lot of access but isn't there a "straight 'n narrow" gene that kicks in when you're in the kill zone?

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

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

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

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

It ain't just attacks from our right that we need to worry about nowadays... W_HAMILTON 16 hrs ago #104

Why would Republicans want to do that? Boo1 20 hrs ago #61

He'll still be on the ballot and likely mchill 19 hrs ago #83

No Boo1 18 hrs ago #88

I don't want to be part of the knee jerk reactors.... FarPoint 20 hrs ago #68

Yes, I agree! SheltieLover 19 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 18 hrs ago #90

They knew they couldn't beat him, hence the rat fuckery to remove him SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #99

I think you might have missed my point. Jedi Guy 15 hrs ago #108

Wouldn't the Republicans wait until AFTER the primary to drop this? tinrobot 18 hrs ago #91

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abusing women is funny, if the man accused is on our "team." Maru Kitteh 16 hrs ago #97

"I'll wait for him to admit it .. " Ummm .. ? Kay .. ? stopdiggin 16 hrs ago #100

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

If that's what Pelosi says, case for continued candidacy closed. Bobstandard 20 hrs ago #67

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

Understood ZDU Yesterday #8

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

We cannot be the party that throws Due Process out the window... PeaceWave Yesterday #13

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

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

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

Part of me agrees but...... vapor2 19 hrs ago #80

BBut I get them impression that Swalwell has admitted TexasBushwhacker 15 hrs ago #113

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

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

Yep, we've seen this movie so many times PatSeg 21 hrs ago #52

And their dear leader is an adjudicated rapist, so repukes should stfu imo SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #54

You keep saying phone numbers can be spoofed Lifeafter70 14 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 22 hrs ago #49

Of course I don't believe doing what's right is immoral PatSeg 21 hrs ago #51

but you will admit that people that DO possess morals - might have difficulty stopdiggin 16 hrs ago #103

How about flipping the question EarlG Yesterday #30

you'd think the guy had a magic wand. mopinko 23 hrs ago #40

His magic wand is what got him in trouble. mr715 21 hrs ago #55

. mopinko 21 hrs ago #56

I don't know about that magic wand....It seems to have a life of it's own.... LeftInTX 17 hrs ago #92

Might be a witch stick. mr715 17 hrs ago #96

He Seems Like a Smart Guy..Closing In On Cali Guv? WizumbODaSage 15 hrs ago #109

Echoing this Boo1 20 hrs ago #66

+1 Auggie 20 hrs ago #71

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

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

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

Really.. DEM Party Is Not An Automatic Punched Ticket.. WizumbODaSage 15 hrs ago #112

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

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

Extramarital affairs once tanked candidates leftstreet Yesterday #17

They'll still tank Democratic candidates 0rganism 20 hrs ago #69

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

Swalwell rso Yesterday #21

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

His own comment in his statement that his wrongdoing is between him and his wife answers it for me. Scrivener7 19 hrs ago #84

Under investigation... True Dough Yesterday #25

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

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

They'd need a True Dough Yesterday #34

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

How many times have you used that term in the last day? Just letting you know I'm tired of reading it pattyloutwo 18 hrs ago #87

You are more than welcome to put me on ignore. SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #89

Then stop reading her posts MustLoveBeagles 17 hrs ago #95

No. I think the better option is to call out the objectionable and/or obnoxious. stopdiggin 16 hrs ago #106

I didn't find Sheltelover's posts either of those things MustLoveBeagles 15 hrs ago #111

Now you're getting it! And OTHER people have every right to voice disagreement stopdiggin 14 hrs ago #115

I was just offering suggestions MustLoveBeagles 14 hrs ago #116

Abbott will simply usher in AK-guy if Tony is kicked out of congress LeftInTX 17 hrs ago #94

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

Do we believe women or not? Maeve Yesterday #36

That should be a simple question EdmondDantes_ 23 hrs ago #42

Yes. There are other Democrats. mr715 Yesterday #38

California election law says it's possible for the November election Retrograde 21 hrs ago #50

I liked his chances until a few days ago. oasis 23 hrs ago #39

It depends on the evidence. The woman said there were messages and photos. Let's see them. Vinca 23 hrs ago #41

Jamie Raskin: Celerity 23 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 23 hrs ago #47

I heard they were dick photos MichMan 20 hrs ago #63

Do you wanna see Tony Gonzales's dick pics too? LeftInTX 20 hrs ago #65

imho, the heavy drinking is enough to disqualify him. mopinko 23 hrs ago #43

If he's innocent as he says he is he should immediately sue the accusers and demand they produce in2herbs 23 hrs ago #44

I think whatever evidence there is pinkstarburst 23 hrs ago #45

You make a good point MustLoveBeagles 21 hrs ago #58

Because 4 victims is a lot to discredit EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #75

It's likely some of the allegations are true fujiyamasan 22 hrs ago #48

Politics is a blood sport. It's just not wet. Norrrm 21 hrs ago #53

I really liked him but he should drop out. WTF is wrong with these people, doc03 21 hrs ago #57

Did trumpstein drop out CNYHarris 20 hrs ago #59

The double standard is staggering IcyPeas 20 hrs ago #70

Were anyone of us thinking of supporting him? Kaleva 19 hrs ago #77

Now we want to compare ourselves to the worst??? No, we need to uphold our own standards. Pisces 19 hrs ago #79

I think Eric should resign immediately CNYHarris 18 hrs ago #86

Double standard. Noted. The question remains what do DEMOCRATS want to do stopdiggin 15 hrs ago #107

Sad. Kid Berwyn 20 hrs ago #60

Whether you're Swalwell or anyone else in politics, it comes down to how honest you are with yourself. Passages 20 hrs ago #62

It's Strange Though..LOT of People On Earth..A Few Work for You WizumbODaSage 15 hrs ago #110

Considering that it's a jungle primary, yes. There are other options. LeftInTX 20 hrs ago #64

Yes, Eric should drop out CNYHarris 20 hrs ago #72

It's a primary - I think he should probably step aside. TBF 20 hrs ago #73

Yes, he should drop out. We don't need this damaging distraction from Democratic messaging. We don't need Republicans Doodley 20 hrs ago #74

So to should Porter. aeromanKC 19 hrs ago #76

Did Porter sexually abuse or have relations with staff members??? Pisces 19 hrs ago #82

Allegations on her part as well in this ugliness. aeromanKC 16 hrs ago #98

Any other democrats you'd like to see drop out? nt TBF 44 min ago #117

He needs to refocus with his family. He made poor choices and will continue to make poor choices if he Pisces 19 hrs ago #78

I'll let the people of California decide that. patphil 19 hrs ago #81

The damage has already been done and he needs to drop out. La Coliniere 17 hrs ago #93

It's over. RandySF 16 hrs ago #101

California could sure use some Jerry Brown. LuvLoogie 16 hrs ago #102

Yes. If the allegations of Sex Assault Are True He Must Drop Out & Resign WizumbODaSage 16 hrs ago #105