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catchnrelease

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49. Here we are again

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 04:43 AM

Apr 11

I feel like I'm having deja vu. I was all in for John Edwards when he ran for pres. Didn't believe the 'rumors' at first, then find out it was all true. Such a let down.

I haven't made up my mind on who I'm voting for in the CA primary yet, but now have to deal with this crap again. I want good evidence and lean towards believing the women, but I also remember Al Franken's ordeal. And with Roger Stone involved how can it be credible?

We can't let an R get in as our gov, but what is our best alternative to Swalwell if it comes to him being out? Becerra? Katie?

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Ex-staffer accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, upending governor's race [View all] Jose Garcia Apr 10 OP

Too intoxicated to consent, twice? rzemanfl Apr 10 #1

It's not that odd that people who work together sometimes hang out together and drink Deminpenn Apr 10 #36

That also means that, if nothing happened, no one will believe you. OldBaldy1701E Apr 11 #53

True enough Deminpenn Apr 11 #59

that sucks Kali Apr 10 #2

Right before Rebl2 Apr 10 #18

Roger Stone involved too. travelingthrulife Apr 10 #23

So weird how it just popped up. CrystalwolfLady Apr 11 #78

The truth is that Eric Swalwell was leading in the gubernatorial race... pandr32 Apr 11 #77

With the self erasing platforms, can't you take a karynnj Apr 13 #87

accusation maliaSmith Apr 10 #3

As we don't have all the factual information, I say what I always say no_hypocrisy Apr 10 #4

Roger Stone. travelingthrulife Apr 10 #24

And the distraction caused by that dichotomy is usually out of proprtion to the alleged events themselves. ... marble falls Apr 10 #28

"Either way I think his run is over." OrwellwasRight Apr 11 #80

It is a problem, one with no satisfactory resolution. Pisses me off. We could have had a President Franken. ... marble falls Apr 11 #82

Check the accusers bank accounts... New home? etc...nt mitch96 Apr 10 #38

I hope not! I would say, welp, I'll go when y'all tell Pedo potus to go... CrystalwolfLady Apr 11 #79

Innocent public figures must aggressively defend themselves Raven123 Apr 10 #5

Eric's been around too long, to have accusations like this now. I suspect that this is a false attempt by some on the SWBTATTReg Apr 10 #6

Andrew Cuomo was an elected official for almost 14 years before he was accused Jose Garcia Apr 10 #8

Yup, and Eric does say TexasBushwhacker Apr 11 #74

Swallell graycampervan Apr 10 #40

I like Eric's statement RussBLib Apr 10 #7

Consenting adults, at least one of whom worked for him. karynnj Apr 13 #88

Pelosi and Schiff have said he should exit the race, so I think he's finished. deurbano Apr 10 #9

Shame on Pelosi and Schiff. They need to keep their mouth's shut on this until the evidence, if there is Escurumbele Apr 10 #12

My first choice has been Swalwell. (After Kamala decided not to run, to my great disappointment.) And I think the timing deurbano Apr 10 #19

Iʻve been looking forward to the day I could volunteer for his Presidential run. mahina Apr 11 #50

I initially assumed it was just dirty tricks. (The timing!) And it just seemed so at odds with my perspective deurbano Apr 11 #60

Same whole process over here. mahina Apr 11 #70

Yep. Lets hear them tell trump to leave/Resign while they are making judgements.... CrystalwolfLady Apr 11 #85

Pelosi and Schiff said that Biden should exit the race. usonian Apr 10 #15

This Bayard Apr 10 #31

Without being mean, may I point out that Schiff did a hatchet job on Katie Porter for senator, the #2 democrat in polls usonian Apr 10 #33

I'm in the same boat Lifeafter70 Apr 11 #81

Here are the latest standings I found. Might be stale already, usonian Apr 11 #83

Of course. Waving the white flag before any evidence or hearing. travelingthrulife Apr 10 #25

I'm sorry, but I just don't buy this. hamsterjill Apr 10 #10

Yeah...have those "unsolicited nude messages" been provided to lawyers? If so Bengus81 Apr 11 #54

There's a plausible scenario we'll have 2 Repub candidates in Nov. SpankMe Apr 10 #11

"sexually assaulted her twice while she was too intoxicated to consent" Polybius Apr 10 #13

It means they had sexual intercourse Quiet Em Apr 10 #16

Thank you! Polybius Apr 10 #17

No rush to judgment please duckworth969 Apr 10 #14

Show me the proof. If three of them got nude phone pics then someone MUST have saved Bengus81 Apr 11 #76

Post removed Post removed Apr 10 #20

I just turned my TV on and already saw anti-Swalwell ads BigmanPigman Apr 10 #21

Roger Stone is at it again. travelingthrulife Apr 10 #26

How do you know he is behind this? BigmanPigman Apr 10 #29

Steyer Jvp Apr 11 #44

You're correct. I just Googled, "Is Tom Steyer tryng to discredit Eric Swalwell?" BigmanPigman Apr 11 #48

How did Roger Stone know ahead of the story??? ultralite001 Apr 11 #66

Since she was a staffer, you can't deny knowing her, can you? Buddyzbuddy Apr 10 #22

And the staffer is not the only one who has come forward. deurbano Apr 10 #34

Well, I've been wrong before. But I don't believe it Figarosmom Apr 10 #27

Who benefits most? BidenRocks Apr 10 #30

Well, damn Politicub Apr 10 #32

How convenient JoseBalow Apr 10 #35

Just check her offshore bank account. Linda ladeewolf Apr 11 #56

All 4 of them? MichMan Apr 11 #58

I'm sorry, but Pototan Apr 10 #37

CA House seats follow the same election rules Retrograde Apr 11 #71

I think you missed my point Pototan Apr 11 #72

Interesting all the folks casting aspersions on the woman Miguelito Loveless Apr 10 #39

Thanks Miguelito Loveless jfz9580m Apr 11 #46

Many of the posts about this are horrible. yardwork Apr 11 #57

Agreed RoseTrellis Apr 11 #67

When there is kacekwl Apr 11 #84

Enough now? RoseTrellis Apr 13 #86

Not in CA, but have seen Swalwell a lot on MSNBC/MSNOW Deminpenn Apr 10 #41

Of course the woman is a liar iemanja Apr 10 #42

Trump and his billionaire buddies traffic and screw kids, yet the torches and pichforks are out for Swalwell hadEnuf Apr 10 #43

Imagine if Republicans held Republicans to this standard. halobeam Apr 11 #47

Totally not fair that Democrats can't rape and sexually harass women like Republicans Jose Garcia Apr 11 #65

I guess innocent until proven guilty is just for the Republicans. hadEnuf Apr 11 #68

What's wrong with wanting to see proof? Where are those unsolicited pictures? Bengus81 Apr 11 #75

Wait for the evidence before judging Swalwell. Seems too convenient for Republicans. kiranon Apr 11 #45

Here we are again catchnrelease Apr 11 #49

My sentiments exactly. All of it. Edwards (who I also supported)... BUT on the other hand, Franken... and Roger Stone. deurbano Apr 11 #61

I think Katie Porter is great TexasBushwhacker Apr 11 #73

This Ex-staffer, along with scores of other Ex-staffers, must be chomping at the bit to tell their stories. SalamanderSleeps Apr 11 #51

Damn it! EuterpeThelo Apr 11 #52

Everything you said. deurbano Apr 11 #62

Everything you said, back! EuterpeThelo Apr 11 #64

He needs to step down berksdem Apr 11 #55

I agree, and he's come out and admitted it TexasBushwhacker Apr 11 #69

And as is the norm LPBBEAR Apr 11 #63