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Pelosi & Dems turns on Eric Swalwell as CA campaign unravels

A former staffer accused Swalwell of sexual assault, prompting Democratic leaders to call for him to leave the governor’s race.

Pelosi & Dems turns on Eric Swalwell as CA campaign unravels
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California Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Robert Garcia, called for Rep. Eric Swalwell to leave the governor’s race after a former staffer accused him of sexual assault. Swalwell denied the allegations, calling them false and politically motivated.

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Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Representative and California gubernatorial candidate facing sexual-assault allegations

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Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Representative; publicly urged accountability outside Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign

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Robert Garcia
D · CA-42

Representative; called for Swalwell to leave the governor’s race

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Eric Swalwell Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Outlets report that Eric Swalwell announced he would resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations that he denies; he had also suspended his California gubernatorial campaign. Left-leaning outlets emphasize accountability, political fallout and calls to remove Swalwell, including scrutiny of Democratic allies. Center outlets mainly track the allegations, denials, investigations and official responses as the resignation unfolds. Right-leaning outlets often scrutinize Democrats’ response, contrasting calls to end his campaign with demands that he leave Congress.

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