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22. Groping isn't as bad as rape

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 12:16 PM

Apr 11

And given the rape victim has people she told at the time, plus texts from Swalwell, and test results, it's pretty damning.

Also Franken's accusers came out over multiple weeks not one big investigation.

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CA-GOV: Katie Porter calls on Swalwell to resign from Congress [View all] RandySF Apr 11 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 11 #1

I just hope she and Becerra don't cancel each other out... ananda Apr 11 #28

I am voting Steyer over her, 100% obamanut2012 Apr 11 #44

OK. But... ananda Apr 11 #52

someone should tell shrill Katie.. agingdem Apr 11 #32

She just Rebl2 Apr 11 #79

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar Celerity Apr 11 #3

So we throw him out and then investigate. Got it. travelingthrulife Apr 11 #6

I was going to vote for him in the primary, but apparently there are pics, texts & a Dem staffer claiming he raped her Celerity Apr 11 #9

If there are pictures and texts, they need to be released publicly. Wiz Imp Apr 11 #31

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi seems to have decided he needs to drop out: Celerity Apr 11 #40

I'm not expressing an opinion either way on what Swallwell should do. Wiz Imp Apr 11 #42

The images are dick pics, apparently. Do you really NEED to see? hedda_foil Apr 11 #57

It should be totally expected to require PROOF that alleged evidence exists. Wiz Imp Apr 11 #61

Yep.. Cherrycheeks Apr 11 #66

Who does she have in mind to run for Governor ? Autumn Apr 11 #71

I'm guessing herself? MichMan Apr 11 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 11 #75

Invesigate now, drop out if true. Innocent till proved guilty. Trueblue1968 Apr 11 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sunday #83

And both the facts and the accustions should remain as is for all to see Torchlight Sunday #84

Dropping out of the race and resigning from Congress are two different things. LeftInTX Apr 11 #15

Yes, the last time I checked they are indeed not the same thing. Celerity Apr 11 #18

Good Gawdz. She needs better comms people leftstreet Apr 11 #4

She convicted him already? bucolic_frolic Apr 11 #5

I'm getting the vibe that his colleagues didn't like him to begin with. RandySF Apr 11 #7

Yeah, YodaMom2 Apr 11 #8

I was going to vote for him because Schiff endorsed him. RandySF Apr 11 #10

I was going to vote for him, too. YodaMom2 Apr 11 #14

Do you feel the same about JB Pritzker? He is a billionaire who used his money to help gain elective office. Celerity Apr 11 #21

Actually, no. YodaMom2 Apr 11 #25

Pritzker was never in elective office until he won the IL Governor race in 2018. That is how he got a chance to 'prove Celerity Apr 11 #27

Valid point. YodaMom2 Apr 11 #49

He ran for the US House in 1998 and lost, and then this timeline happened: Celerity Apr 11 #54

I was going to vote for Swalwell because Porter lacks the temperament to be governor IMHO, and I didn't want to vote for Celerity Apr 11 #17

Can I ask about Becerra? Sympthsical Apr 11 #41

He has never gained any traction in the polls. He and other low low pollers need to drop out as they dilute the Dem Celerity Apr 11 #46

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Yeah, I was really disappointed moonscape Apr 11 #58

Has Schiff shanti Apr 11 #60

Yep RandySF Apr 11 #63

Groping isn't as bad as rape EdmondDantes_ Apr 11 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 11 #69

Kathy, so far, they are only that ' allegations '. republianmushroom Apr 11 #11

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When this many people act this quickly, it's generally a pretty damning sign. People have had suspicions or knowledge WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #12

Remember Tara Reid Keepthesoulalive Apr 11 #16

I remember Tara Reid and I remember the lie about Kerry karynnj Apr 11 #47

There were many here Keepthesoulalive Apr 11 #59

Completely agree karynnj Apr 11 #62

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She accused Joe Biden of sexual assault Keepthesoulalive Sunday #82

Or, possibly sour grapes. republianmushroom Apr 11 #24

She would do better for herself to stay out of this. He'll go, and she'll benefit. Scrivener7 Apr 11 #13

Katie's friend leading the charge against Swalwell? Kid Berwyn Apr 11 #19

Porter should not be weighing in pinkstarburst Apr 11 #20

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I don't understand why she didn't/doesn't let others take the lead on this. It was already happening. themaguffin Apr 11 #23

This Mz Pip Apr 11 #33

She is friends wirh the influencer who broke this obamanut2012 Apr 11 #45

Oh Katie, never change JoseBalow Apr 11 #26

Crap Deep State Witch Apr 11 #30

He was Mz Pip Apr 11 #34

I like Porter, but this is ridiculous. Wiz Imp Apr 11 #35

I agree. LisaL Apr 11 #36

I mean, it hasn't even been 24 hours yet pinkstarburst Apr 11 #50

It seems the Dems have found a way JBTaurus83 Apr 11 #37

Yeah, because when the world is about to be pulled into WWIII, there's no better Baitball Blogger Apr 11 #38

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This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 11 #73

Of course she did obamanut2012 Apr 11 #43

In light of the allegations of her staff involvement, Katie Porter should end her campaign for govornor. aeromanKC Apr 11 #51

Not hearing many Rs telling him to quit... The Madcap Apr 11 #53

I hope all Democrats demanding he resign before he has his day in court will also demand Trump resign. Vinca Apr 11 #55

And this right here is why I don't support her in the primary Sympthsical Apr 11 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 11 #68

I'm Shocked. SHOCKED. ColoringFool Apr 11 #65

This is premature MustLoveBeagles Apr 11 #67

Don't know anything but yeah, get rid of a Dem. Autumn Apr 11 #70

Close your mouth Katie duckworth969 Apr 11 #72

She was this ridiculous about Schiff when they were running for the Senate. Nixie Apr 11 #76

This episode is moving my opinion of her in the same direction as it is my opinion of him. RockRaven Apr 11 #77

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