Swalwell suspends campaign for Calif. governor amid growing rancor over sexual misconduct claims
Representative Tony Gonzales faces potential expulsion from Congress following an ethics investigation into an affair with a staff member.

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Representative Tony Gonzales faces potential expulsion from Congress following an ethics investigation into an affair with a staff member.

Republished from The Washington Post, with credit to the original publisher.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Bipartisan calls for his expulsion from Congress are mounting as multiple women and former staffers come forward.
Subject of sexual misconduct allegations and campaign suspension
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Supporter of expulsion
Democratic critic
Sponsor of expulsion resolution
Mentioned in ethics context
Chair of Democratic Women’s Caucus
Mentioned in ethics context
Supporter of expulsion
Outlets across the political spectrum are reporting on Representative Tony Gonzales's retirement following an admitted affair and a House Ethics Committee probe. While AP News focuses on the bipartisan pressure for his resignation, right-leaning outlets like the Conservative Angle emphasize "equal accountability" by frequently pairing his case with allegations against Democrat Eric Swalwell. The Guardian adds further gravity to the framing, noting the staffer involved reportedly died by suicide.
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Mentioned in ethics context
Supporter of expulsion