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Democrats withdraw endorsements of Eric Swalwell and demand he end bid for California governor
Adam Schiff, Ruben Gallego and Jimmy Gomez withdrew support as staffers quit, intensifying pressure on the California Democrat to end his campaign.
- On Friday, Rep. Eric Swalwell's California governor campaign faltered after CNN reported allegations from four women detailing sexual misconduct, including unwanted touching and assault; Swalwell strongly denies the claims.
- Following the report, campaign chair Rep. Jimmy Gomez resigned, stating he could not "in good conscience" remain involved, while longtime allies California Sen. Adam Schiff and Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego withdrew their endorsements.
- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly urged Swalwell to end his bid, while House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called for a thorough investigation and rival Tom Steyer demanded he "resign from Congress and drop out."
- Defending his record, Swalwell maintains the allegations are false, citing his "nearly 20 years" of public service, and stated he would "defend myself with the facts" and pursue legal action.
- The controversy reshapes the race for California governor, threatening Swalwell's standing in a crowded primary featuring a half-dozen prominent Democrats and two leading Republicans with ballots due in June.
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His resignation was not requested in Congress.
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Several fellow Democrats have dropped support for Swalwell following allegations of unwanted advances toward women, including a former staffer who claims she was raped
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York called on California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to step away from his state’s gubernatorial race after sex abuse allegations against him were […] The post Late Breaking: Dem Leader Jeffries Calls on Swalwell to Drop Out of California Gov Race After Sex Abuse Allegations, Doesn't Demand Resignation from House appeared first on The Western Journal.
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