Newsom campaigns off of speedy Swalwell special election
Eric Swalwell resigned from his House seat following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by former staff and others.
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Eric Swalwell resigned from his House seat following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by former staff and others.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has scheduled an expedited special election for Eric Swalwell's vacated seat, using the move to fundraise and challenge Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow House majority.
Former U.S. Representative
Former U.S. Representative
Former U.S. Representative
Outlets across the spectrum are reporting on Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress and his gubernatorial bid following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Right-leaning sources like Fox News and Breitbart emphasize a "culture of silence" among Democrats and use more severe language regarding the accusations. In contrast, center and left-leaning outlets like AP News and The Intercept focus on the broader institutional reckoning in Congress and the speed of the Democratic party's response compared to past scandals.
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