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Pototan

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72. I think you missed my point

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 06:43 PM

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My point is if the top two finishers in the Governor's race are Republican, it will depress the Democratic vote in November. As a result, some winnable seats in Congress may not end up as wins.

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

Too intoxicated to consent, twice? rzemanfl Friday #1

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

That also means that, if nothing happened, no one will believe you. OldBaldy1701E 22 hrs ago #53

True enough Deminpenn 20 hrs ago #59

that sucks Kali Friday #2

Right before Rebl2 Friday #18

Roger Stone involved too. travelingthrulife Friday #23

So weird how it just popped up. CrystalwolfLady 10 hrs ago #78

The truth is that Eric Swalwell was leading in the gubernatorial race... pandr32 10 hrs ago #77

accusation maliaSmith Friday #3

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

Roger Stone. travelingthrulife Friday #24

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

"Either way I think his run is over." OrwellwasRight 10 hrs ago #80

It is a problem, one with no satisfactory resolution. Pisses me off. We could have had a President Franken. ... marble falls 9 hrs ago #82

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

I hope not! I would say, welp, I'll go when y'all tell Pedo potus to go... CrystalwolfLady 10 hrs ago #79

Innocent public figures must aggressively defend themselves Raven123 Friday #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 Friday #6

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

Yup, and Eric does say TexasBushwhacker 10 hrs ago #74

Swallell graycampervan Friday #40

I like Eric's statement RussBLib Friday #7

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

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

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

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

I initially assumed it was just dirty tricks. (The timing!) And it just seemed so at odds with my perspective deurbano 17 hrs ago #60

Same whole process over here. mahina 13 hrs ago #70

Yep. Lets hear them tell trump to leave/Resign while they are making judgements.... CrystalwolfLady 9 hrs ago #85

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

This Bayard Friday #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 Friday #33

I'm in the same boat Lifeafter70 9 hrs ago #81

Here are the latest standings I found. Might be stale already, usonian 9 hrs ago #83

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

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

Yeah...have those "unsolicited nude messages" been provided to lawyers? If so Bengus81 22 hrs ago #54

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

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

It means they had sexual intercourse Quiet Em Friday #16

Thank you! Polybius Friday #17

No rush to judgment please duckworth969 Friday #14

Show me the proof. If three of them got nude phone pics then someone MUST have saved Bengus81 10 hrs ago #76

Post removed Post removed Friday #20

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

Roger Stone is at it again. travelingthrulife Friday #26

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

Steyer Jvp Yesterday #44

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

How did Roger Stone know ahead of the story??? ultralite001 15 hrs ago #66

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

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

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

Who benefits most? BidenRocks Friday #30

Well, damn Politicub Friday #32

How convenient JoseBalow Friday #35

Just check her offshore bank account. Linda ladeewolf 21 hrs ago #56

All 4 of them? MichMan 20 hrs ago #58

I'm sorry, but Pototan Friday #37

CA House seats follow the same election rules Retrograde 12 hrs ago #71

I think you missed my point Pototan 11 hrs ago #72

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

Thanks Miguelito Loveless jfz9580m Yesterday #46

Many of the posts about this are horrible. yardwork 21 hrs ago #57

Agreed RoseTrellis 15 hrs ago #67

When there is kacekwl 9 hrs ago #84

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

Of course the woman is a liar iemanja Friday #42

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

Imagine if Republicans held Republicans to this standard. halobeam Yesterday #47

Totally not fair that Democrats can't rape and sexually harass women like Republicans Jose Garcia 16 hrs ago #65

I guess innocent until proven guilty is just for the Republicans. hadEnuf 15 hrs ago #68

What's wrong with wanting to see proof? Where are those unsolicited pictures? Bengus81 10 hrs ago #75

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

Here we are again catchnrelease Yesterday #49

My sentiments exactly. All of it. Edwards (who I also supported)... BUT on the other hand, Franken... and Roger Stone. deurbano 17 hrs ago #61

I think Katie Porter is great TexasBushwhacker 11 hrs ago #73

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

Damn it! EuterpeThelo Yesterday #52

Everything you said. deurbano 17 hrs ago #62

Everything you said, back! EuterpeThelo 16 hrs ago #64

He needs to step down berksdem 21 hrs ago #55

I agree, and he's come out and admitted it TexasBushwhacker 13 hrs ago #69

And as is the norm LPBBEAR 16 hrs ago #63