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Swalwell Is Not Doing Well, but Neither Are the Fellow Democrats Calling for His Ouster

The article centers on allegations against Swalwell and the collapse of support for his gubernatorial campaign.

Swalwell Is Not Doing Well, but Neither Are the Fellow Democrats Calling for His Ouster
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The article says Eric Swalwell faces sexual misconduct allegations he denies, has lost campaign endorsements and support, and is being urged by some Democrats to suspend his California gubernatorial campaign. It criticizes those Democrats’ responses, particularly Ruben Gallego’s withdrawal of his endorsement.

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Representative facing sexual misconduct allegations and pressure over his gubernatorial campaign

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Ruben Gallego
D · AZ · SEN

Senator who withdrew his endorsement of Swalwell

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Katie Porter
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

California gubernatorial candidate who called for Swalwell to resign and end his campaign

House Minority Leader who urged Swalwell to suspend his gubernatorial campaign

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Representative who urged Swalwell to suspend his gubernatorial campaign

Representative who rescinded her endorsement of Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign

ALSO MENTIONED  Alvin Bragg, Manhattan district attorney said to be involved in an allegation concerning Swalwell; Betty Yee, Former California comptroller and gubernatorial candidate who spoke against the allegations; Caroline Wren, Former Trump adviser cited for a claim about Gallego’s knowledge of allegations; Gavin Newsom, California governor criticized for not commenting on the allegations; Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California governor’s spouse, criticized for not commenting on the allegations

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Eric Swalwell Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Outlets report that Eric Swalwell announced he would resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations that he denies; he had also suspended his California gubernatorial campaign. Left-leaning outlets emphasize accountability, political fallout and calls to remove Swalwell, including scrutiny of Democratic allies. Center outlets mainly track the allegations, denials, investigations and official responses as the resignation unfolds. Right-leaning outlets often scrutinize Democrats’ response, contrasting calls to end his campaign with demands that he leave Congress.

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