Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor’s race and resign from Congress
Representative Eric Swalwell faces bipartisan calls to resign from Congress and exit the California governor's race following sexual assault allegations.

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Representative Eric Swalwell faces bipartisan calls to resign from Congress and exit the California governor's race following sexual assault allegations.

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Representative Eric Swalwell faces calls for resignation and expulsion from both Democratic and Republican colleagues following allegations of sexual assault, which he denies as 'absolutely false.'
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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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former House Speaker
New Mexico Representative
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former campaign official