Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor
Reports of allegations against Eric Swalwell prompted calls for him to leave the governor’s race and Congress; he denied the allegations.
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Reports of allegations against Eric Swalwell prompted calls for him to leave the governor’s race and Congress; he denied the allegations.
Reports of sexual assault and misconduct allegations against California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell prompted lawmakers from both parties to call for his resignation and withdrawal from the race; Swalwell denied the allegations. The article says the Manhattan district attorney’s office is investigating, and some lawmakers may support an effort to expel him from Congress.
Representative commenting on the allegations
Representative who said he could support expulsion efforts
Representative proposing an expulsion motion
Representative facing separate misconduct allegations
Across the political spectrum, outlets are reporting on Representative Eric Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Mainstream and left-leaning sources like NBC News and Blue Virginia emphasize the bipartisan nature of the fallout, highlighting calls for expulsion from fellow Democrats. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Next News Network and Breitbart frame the event as a "meltdown," frequently connecting the current scandal to previous controversies regarding Swalwell's past security ties.
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