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Nancy Pelosi and More Call on Eric Swalwell to End Run for Governor

Jeffries joined House Democratic leaders in calling for an investigation and for Swalwell to end his campaign.

Nancy Pelosi and More Call on Eric Swalwell to End Run for Governor
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Democratic leaders and lawmakers urged Rep. Eric Swalwell to leave California’s governor’s race after reports described sexual misconduct allegations by four women. Swalwell denied the allegations and said he would defend himself.

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House Minority Leader calling for an investigation and Swalwell’s withdrawal

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Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

former House Speaker urging Swalwell to end his campaign

Pelosi's version of this story ↗
Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

California gubernatorial candidate facing sexual misconduct allegations

Swalwell's version of this story ↗
Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

California senator who withdrew his endorsement of Swalwell

Pete Aguilar
D · CA-33

Democratic Caucus Chair who joined the call for an investigation and Swalwell’s withdrawal

Democratic Whip who joined the call for an investigation and Swalwell’s withdrawal

Ted Lieu
D · CA-36

California representative who withdrew his endorsement of Swalwell

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

California representative calling for law-enforcement and House ethics investigations

Ruben Gallego
D · AZ · SEN

Arizona senator who withdrew his endorsement of Swalwell

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House Democratic Leaders Call for Swalwell to End Gubernatorial Campaign

Outlets agree that House Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, urged Eric Swalwell to end his California gubernatorial campaign and called for an investigation after sexual misconduct allegations. Coverage also reports Swalwell’s denial. Center outlets focus on the demand that Swalwell leave the race amid allegations, with coverage also including his denial. Right-leaning outlets emphasize that Jeffries stopped short of seeking Swalwell’s resignation from Congress, and some coverage questions leaders’ stance on expulsion.

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