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TexasBushwhacker

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113. BBut I get them impression that Swalwell has admitted

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:00 PM

13 hrs ago

He's vigorously defending himself against charges of rape, but he's also said he's "not a saint"
and owes his wife an apology or ten.

We went through this shit with Bill Clinton and Andrew Cuomo. It's not only about consent. Bosses aren't supposed to pursue their employees. That's sexual harassment and it's WRONG.

I hope he drops out and throws his support to Katie Porter. He's not going to be elected governor. It's over.

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Should Eric Swalwell drop out of the California gubernatorial race? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth 23 hrs ago OP

Absolutely not. This stinks of repuke rat fuckery, imo. Phone numbers can be pretty easily spoofed. SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #1

What do you mean by rat fuckery and spoofed phone numbers? WhiskeyGrinder 23 hrs ago #4

So the republicans planted operatives on Swallwell's staff for *six* years? Fiendish Thingy 23 hrs ago #29

It ain't just attacks from our right that we need to worry about nowadays... W_HAMILTON 14 hrs ago #104

Why would Republicans want to do that? Boo1 19 hrs ago #61

He'll still be on the ballot and likely mchill 17 hrs ago #83

No Boo1 16 hrs ago #88

I don't want to be part of the knee jerk reactors.... FarPoint 18 hrs ago #68

Yes, I agree! SheltieLover 17 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 16 hrs ago #90

They knew they couldn't beat him, hence the rat fuckery to remove him SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #99

I think you might have missed my point. Jedi Guy 14 hrs ago #108

Wouldn't the Republicans wait until AFTER the primary to drop this? tinrobot 16 hrs ago #91

This message was self-deleted by its author ZDU 23 hrs ago #2

Haven't several women come forward making accusations against him? lostincalifornia 23 hrs ago #5

That doesn't pass the smell test for me ZDU 23 hrs ago #6

This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia 23 hrs ago #12

how about his own campaign staff - upping sticks and departing forthwith .. ? stopdiggin 23 hrs ago #15

I'll wait for him to admit it.... ZDU 23 hrs ago #24

That would be an attempt at humor .... Right? ... - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin 23 hrs ago #26

Abusing women is funny, if the man accused is on our "team." Maru Kitteh 15 hrs ago #97

"I'll wait for him to admit it .. " Ummm .. ? Kay .. ? stopdiggin 14 hrs ago #100

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

If that's what Pelosi says, case for continued candidacy closed. Bobstandard 18 hrs ago #67

I am the pollster. I'm not going to bias my poll in either direction. DemocratSinceBirth 23 hrs ago #7

Understood ZDU 23 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 23 hrs ago #11

We cannot be the party that throws Due Process out the window... PeaceWave 23 hrs ago #13

That's bullshit. Due process has nothing to do with it and it is not being thrown out the window. LonePirate 23 hrs ago #18

Due process is still a legal term as you already tried to use EdmondDantes_ 23 hrs ago #19

There is no due process in politics. mr715 22 hrs ago #37

Part of me agrees but...... vapor2 17 hrs ago #80

BBut I get them impression that Swalwell has admitted TexasBushwhacker 13 hrs ago #113

That's what the right depends on PatSeg 23 hrs ago #22

Absolutely correct! Phone numbers can be easily spoofed. SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #28

Yep, we've seen this movie so many times PatSeg 19 hrs ago #52

And their dear leader is an adjudicated rapist, so repukes should stfu imo SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #54

You keep saying phone numbers can be spoofed Lifeafter70 13 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 20 hrs ago #49

Of course I don't believe doing what's right is immoral PatSeg 19 hrs ago #51

but you will admit that people that DO possess morals - might have difficulty stopdiggin 14 hrs ago #103

How about flipping the question EarlG 23 hrs ago #30

you'd think the guy had a magic wand. mopinko 21 hrs ago #40

His magic wand is what got him in trouble. mr715 19 hrs ago #55

. mopinko 19 hrs ago #56

I don't know about that magic wand....It seems to have a life of it's own.... LeftInTX 15 hrs ago #92

Might be a witch stick. mr715 15 hrs ago #96

He Seems Like a Smart Guy..Closing In On Cali Guv? WizumbODaSage 14 hrs ago #109

Echoing this Boo1 18 hrs ago #66

+1 Auggie 18 hrs ago #71

On the one hand, I remember the way the Al Franken ordeal went down True Dough 23 hrs ago #3

Katie Porter may be expecting to pick up Swalwell's votes in the primary Zorro 23 hrs ago #9

Unfortunately (because not a big, big fan) the removal of Swalwell leaves behind stopdiggin 23 hrs ago #10

Really.. DEM Party Is Not An Automatic Punched Ticket.. WizumbODaSage 13 hrs ago #112

I looked for the latest standings. April 7th may already be out of date. usonian 23 hrs ago #14

It would probably be disadvantageous for the Democratic Party if he were to do so David__77 23 hrs ago #16

Extramarital affairs once tanked candidates leftstreet 23 hrs ago #17

They'll still tank Democratic candidates 0rganism 18 hrs ago #69

hell yes...the sooner the better Fresh_Start 23 hrs ago #20

Swalwell rso 23 hrs ago #21

It certainly suggests that people who know him well RandomNumbers 23 hrs ago #32

His own comment in his statement that his wrongdoing is between him and his wife answers it for me. Scrivener7 17 hrs ago #84

Under investigation... True Dough 23 hrs ago #25

And this is how Dems should be holding their ground: True Dough 23 hrs ago #27

Ms. Luna should clean up her own house first & impeach the adjudicated rapist. SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #33

They'd need a True Dough 22 hrs ago #34

Yup. But they have no right to point fingers imo. Smells like rat fuckery. SheltieLover 22 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 17 hrs ago #87

You are more than welcome to put me on ignore. SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #89

Then stop reading her posts MustLoveBeagles 15 hrs ago #95

No. I think the better option is to call out the objectionable and/or obnoxious. stopdiggin 14 hrs ago #106

I didn't find Sheltelover's posts either of those things MustLoveBeagles 14 hrs ago #111

Now you're getting it! And OTHER people have every right to voice disagreement stopdiggin 12 hrs ago #115

I was just offering suggestions MustLoveBeagles 12 hrs ago #116

Abbott will simply usher in AK-guy if Tony is kicked out of congress LeftInTX 15 hrs ago #94

Ultimately Eric Swalwell himself will decide this Quiet Em 23 hrs ago #31

Do we believe women or not? Maeve 22 hrs ago #36

That should be a simple question EdmondDantes_ 21 hrs ago #42

Yes. There are other Democrats. mr715 22 hrs ago #38

California election law says it's possible for the November election Retrograde 19 hrs ago #50

I liked his chances until a few days ago. oasis 22 hrs ago #39

It depends on the evidence. The woman said there were messages and photos. Let's see them. Vinca 21 hrs ago #41

Jamie Raskin: Celerity 21 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 21 hrs ago #47

I heard they were dick photos MichMan 18 hrs ago #63

Do you wanna see Tony Gonzales's dick pics too? LeftInTX 18 hrs ago #65

imho, the heavy drinking is enough to disqualify him. mopinko 21 hrs ago #43

If he's innocent as he says he is he should immediately sue the accusers and demand they produce in2herbs 21 hrs ago #44

I think whatever evidence there is pinkstarburst 21 hrs ago #45

You make a good point MustLoveBeagles 19 hrs ago #58

Because 4 victims is a lot to discredit EdmondDantes_ 18 hrs ago #75

It's likely some of the allegations are true fujiyamasan 21 hrs ago #48

Politics is a blood sport. It's just not wet. Norrrm 19 hrs ago #53

I really liked him but he should drop out. WTF is wrong with these people, doc03 19 hrs ago #57

Did trumpstein drop out CNYHarris 19 hrs ago #59

The double standard is staggering IcyPeas 18 hrs ago #70

Were anyone of us thinking of supporting him? Kaleva 18 hrs ago #77

Now we want to compare ourselves to the worst??? No, we need to uphold our own standards. Pisces 17 hrs ago #79

I think Eric should resign immediately CNYHarris 17 hrs ago #86

Double standard. Noted. The question remains what do DEMOCRATS want to do stopdiggin 14 hrs ago #107

Sad. Kid Berwyn 19 hrs ago #60

Whether you're Swalwell or anyone else in politics, it comes down to how honest you are with yourself. Passages 18 hrs ago #62

It's Strange Though..LOT of People On Earth..A Few Work for You WizumbODaSage 14 hrs ago #110

Considering that it's a jungle primary, yes. There are other options. LeftInTX 18 hrs ago #64

Yes, Eric should drop out CNYHarris 18 hrs ago #72

It's a primary - I think he should probably step aside. TBF 18 hrs ago #73

Yes, he should drop out. We don't need this damaging distraction from Democratic messaging. We don't need Republicans Doodley 18 hrs ago #74

So to should Porter. aeromanKC 18 hrs ago #76

Did Porter sexually abuse or have relations with staff members??? Pisces 17 hrs ago #82

Allegations on her part as well in this ugliness. aeromanKC 15 hrs ago #98

He needs to refocus with his family. He made poor choices and will continue to make poor choices if he Pisces 17 hrs ago #78

I'll let the people of California decide that. patphil 17 hrs ago #81

The damage has already been done and he needs to drop out. La Coliniere 15 hrs ago #93

It's over. RandySF 14 hrs ago #101

California could sure use some Jerry Brown. LuvLoogie 14 hrs ago #102

Yes. If the allegations of Sex Assault Are True He Must Drop Out & Resign WizumbODaSage 14 hrs ago #105