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

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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

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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