Swalwell is just latest embarrassment in California governors race
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and the California governor's race following allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and the California governor's race following allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
Rep. Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California gubernatorial race following sexual assault allegations, potentially opening a path for Republican candidates to sweep the state's top-two primary.
withdrew endorsement
called for resignation
called for resignation
discussed as non-candidate
While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
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