Supporters flee Swalwell’s governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault
Representative Eric Swalwell denied allegations of sexual assault while facing calls from within his own party to exit the gubernatorial race.
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Representative Eric Swalwell's California gubernatorial campaign is in crisis following sexual assault allegations from a former staffer. Major labor unions and high-profile Democratic allies have rescinded endorsements as Swalwell denies the claims.
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