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Jeffries Demands Swalwell Drop Gov. Bid Over Allegations — But Won't Call for Him to Resign From Congress

Jeffries urged Swalwell to leave the governor's race but did not call for him to resign from the House.

Jeffries Demands Swalwell Drop Gov. Bid Over Allegations — But Won't Call for Him to Resign From Congress
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Hakeem Jeffries called on Eric Swalwell to end his California gubernatorial campaign over allegations, but did not call for him to resign from the House. The article criticizes Jeffries for that distinction and argues that Swalwell should leave Congress as well.

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House Minority Leader who called on Swalwell to end his gubernatorial campaign

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

California representative and gubernatorial candidate facing allegations

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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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