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LonePirate

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

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 01:33 PM

Apr 11

Let Swalwell have his day in court. If he is found innocent, then he can run in 2030. Until then, he should not be running any sort of campaign as these allegations distract from his message/campaign and they tarnish the image of the party as a whole. Frankly, it boils down to whether you believe his accusers (women) or him.

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Should Eric Swalwell drop out of the California gubernatorial race? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 11 OP

Absolutely not. This stinks of repuke rat fuckery, imo. Phone numbers can be pretty easily spoofed. SheltieLover Apr 11 #1

What do you mean by rat fuckery and spoofed phone numbers? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #4

So the republicans planted operatives on Swallwell's staff for *six* years? Fiendish Thingy Apr 11 #29

It ain't just attacks from our right that we need to worry about nowadays... W_HAMILTON Apr 11 #104

Why would Republicans want to do that? Boo1 Apr 11 #61

He'll still be on the ballot and likely mchill Apr 11 #83

No Boo1 Apr 11 #88

Social Media Algorithms aside mchill Wednesday #118

I don't want to be part of the knee jerk reactors.... FarPoint Apr 11 #68

Yes, I agree! SheltieLover Apr 11 #85

He had a solid shot at winning the nomination. If the GOP was going to fuck him over, why now? Jedi Guy Apr 11 #90

They knew they couldn't beat him, hence the rat fuckery to remove him SheltieLover Apr 11 #99

I think you might have missed my point. Jedi Guy Apr 11 #108

Wouldn't the Republicans wait until AFTER the primary to drop this? tinrobot Apr 11 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author ZDU Apr 11 #2

Haven't several women come forward making accusations against him? lostincalifornia Apr 11 #5

That doesn't pass the smell test for me ZDU Apr 11 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia Apr 11 #12

how about his own campaign staff - upping sticks and departing forthwith .. ? stopdiggin Apr 11 #15

I'll wait for him to admit it.... ZDU Apr 11 #24

That would be an attempt at humor .... Right? ... - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Apr 11 #26

Abusing women is funny, if the man accused is on our "team." Maru Kitteh Apr 11 #97

"I'll wait for him to admit it .. " Ummm .. ? Kay .. ? stopdiggin Apr 11 #100

Pelosi and her staff worked with Swalwell and his staff ... Auggie Apr 11 #23

If that's what Pelosi says, case for continued candidacy closed. Bobstandard Apr 11 #67

I am the pollster. I'm not going to bias my poll in either direction. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 11 #7

Understood ZDU Apr 11 #8

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

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 11 #13

That's bullshit. Due process has nothing to do with it and it is not being thrown out the window. LonePirate Apr 11 #18

Due process is still a legal term as you already tried to use EdmondDantes_ Apr 11 #19

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

Part of me agrees but...... vapor2 Apr 11 #80

BBut I get them impression that Swalwell has admitted TexasBushwhacker Apr 11 #113

That's what the right depends on PatSeg Apr 11 #22

Absolutely correct! Phone numbers can be easily spoofed. SheltieLover Apr 11 #28

Yep, we've seen this movie so many times PatSeg Apr 11 #52

And their dear leader is an adjudicated rapist, so repukes should stfu imo SheltieLover Apr 11 #54

You keep saying phone numbers can be spoofed Lifeafter70 Apr 11 #114

If doing the right thing is akin to falling into a trap for you, then we have different morals and viewpoints. LonePirate Apr 11 #49

Of course I don't believe doing what's right is immoral PatSeg Apr 11 #51

but you will admit that people that DO possess morals - might have difficulty stopdiggin Apr 11 #103

How about flipping the question EarlG Apr 11 #30

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

His magic wand is what got him in trouble. mr715 Apr 11 #55

. mopinko Apr 11 #56

I don't know about that magic wand....It seems to have a life of it's own.... LeftInTX Apr 11 #92

Might be a witch stick. mr715 Apr 11 #96

He Seems Like a Smart Guy..Closing In On Cali Guv? WizumbODaSage Apr 11 #109

Echoing this Boo1 Apr 11 #66

+1 Auggie Apr 11 #71

On the one hand, I remember the way the Al Franken ordeal went down True Dough Apr 11 #3

Katie Porter may be expecting to pick up Swalwell's votes in the primary Zorro Apr 11 #9

Unfortunately (because not a big, big fan) the removal of Swalwell leaves behind stopdiggin Apr 11 #10

Really.. DEM Party Is Not An Automatic Punched Ticket.. WizumbODaSage Apr 11 #112

I looked for the latest standings. April 7th may already be out of date. usonian Apr 11 #14

It would probably be disadvantageous for the Democratic Party if he were to do so David__77 Apr 11 #16

Extramarital affairs once tanked candidates leftstreet Apr 11 #17

They'll still tank Democratic candidates 0rganism Apr 11 #69

hell yes...the sooner the better Fresh_Start Apr 11 #20

Swalwell rso Apr 11 #21

It certainly suggests that people who know him well RandomNumbers Apr 11 #32

His own comment in his statement that his wrongdoing is between him and his wife answers it for me. Scrivener7 Apr 11 #84

Under investigation... True Dough Apr 11 #25

And this is how Dems should be holding their ground: True Dough Apr 11 #27

Ms. Luna should clean up her own house first & impeach the adjudicated rapist. SheltieLover Apr 11 #33

They'd need a True Dough Apr 11 #34

Yup. But they have no right to point fingers imo. Smells like rat fuckery. SheltieLover Apr 11 #35

How many times have you used that term in the last day? Just letting you know I'm tired of reading it pattyloutwo Apr 11 #87

You are more than welcome to put me on ignore. SheltieLover Apr 11 #89

Then stop reading her posts MustLoveBeagles Apr 11 #95

No. I think the better option is to call out the objectionable and/or obnoxious. stopdiggin Apr 11 #106

I didn't find Sheltelover's posts either of those things MustLoveBeagles Apr 11 #111

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

I was just offering suggestions MustLoveBeagles Sunday #116

Abbott will simply usher in AK-guy if Tony is kicked out of congress LeftInTX Apr 11 #94

Ultimately Eric Swalwell himself will decide this Quiet Em Apr 11 #31

Do we believe women or not? Maeve Apr 11 #36

That should be a simple question EdmondDantes_ Apr 11 #42

Yes. There are other Democrats. mr715 Apr 11 #38

California election law says it's possible for the November election Retrograde Apr 11 #50

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

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

Jamie Raskin: Celerity Apr 11 #46

Hearsay. I'm not saying Swalwell didn't do it, I'm just thinking Democrats shouldn't go all Al Franken immediately. Vinca Apr 11 #47

I heard they were dick photos MichMan Apr 11 #63

Do you wanna see Tony Gonzales's dick pics too? LeftInTX Apr 11 #65

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

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

I think whatever evidence there is pinkstarburst Apr 11 #45

You make a good point MustLoveBeagles Apr 11 #58

Because 4 victims is a lot to discredit EdmondDantes_ Apr 11 #75

It's likely some of the allegations are true fujiyamasan Apr 11 #48

Politics is a blood sport. It's just not wet. Norrrm Apr 11 #53

I really liked him but he should drop out. WTF is wrong with these people, doc03 Apr 11 #57

Did trumpstein drop out CNYHarris Apr 11 #59

The double standard is staggering IcyPeas Apr 11 #70

Were anyone of us thinking of supporting him? Kaleva Apr 11 #77

Now we want to compare ourselves to the worst??? No, we need to uphold our own standards. Pisces Apr 11 #79

I think Eric should resign immediately CNYHarris Apr 11 #86

Double standard. Noted. The question remains what do DEMOCRATS want to do stopdiggin Apr 11 #107

Sad. Kid Berwyn Apr 11 #60

Whether you're Swalwell or anyone else in politics, it comes down to how honest you are with yourself. Passages Apr 11 #62

It's Strange Though..LOT of People On Earth..A Few Work for You WizumbODaSage Apr 11 #110

Considering that it's a jungle primary, yes. There are other options. LeftInTX Apr 11 #64

Yes, Eric should drop out CNYHarris Apr 11 #72

It's a primary - I think he should probably step aside. TBF Apr 11 #73

Yes, he should drop out. We don't need this damaging distraction from Democratic messaging. We don't need Republicans Doodley Apr 11 #74

So to should Porter. aeromanKC Apr 11 #76

Did Porter sexually abuse or have relations with staff members??? Pisces Apr 11 #82

Allegations on her part as well in this ugliness. aeromanKC Apr 11 #98

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

He needs to refocus with his family. He made poor choices and will continue to make poor choices if he Pisces Apr 11 #78

I'll let the people of California decide that. patphil Apr 11 #81

The damage has already been done and he needs to drop out. La Coliniere Apr 11 #93

It's over. RandySF Apr 11 #101

California could sure use some Jerry Brown. LuvLoogie Apr 11 #102

Yes. If the allegations of Sex Assault Are True He Must Drop Out & Resign WizumbODaSage Apr 11 #105