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Eric Swalwell is no longer taking contributions on ActBlue. Which either means he has shut down his campaign on ActBlue or ActBlue has kicked him off.
— Adam Parkhomenko (@adamparkhomenko.bsky.social) 2026-04-11T05:17:49.444Z
fujiyamasan
(1,878 posts)Put a fork in it.
This either means there was an actual fire, or the GOP was able to do what they did to Franken (though in all fairness to Franken he was accused of far less).
Better move quick. Democrats need to consolidate support because the last thing we need is two republicans at the top which is a real possibility with this jungle primary nonsense. Im probably getting behind Porter at this point.
SunSeeker
(58,338 posts)CNN reported that three additional women have accused Swalwell of making sexual advances and sending explicit photos and messages. https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/10/us/eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-invs
fujiyamasan
(1,878 posts)What a shame, I was probably going to vote for him in the primary.
The dick pics or snapchats alone put him at best in Anthony Weiner territory, which by itself shows terrible judgment and shitty behavior, especially if these happened after he was married.
RandomNumbers
(19,217 posts)fujiyamasan
(1,878 posts)With no prior elected experience. Not only is he a billionaire, hes a hedge fund billionaire, who I viscerally distrust.
Second, I have major concerns he will steer government funds to areas he has business interests in, like Trump. I have worked with people in the green energy industry, and while there are legitimate businesses, there are a ton of scams. As it is, people in this state are really hurting financially and I really dont want democrats pushing regressive crony capitalist policies with tax money. That may not be a popular take here, but Im reading his history as I see it.
Hard pass.
irisblue
(37,653 posts)Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/10/us/eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-invs
W_HAMILTON
(10,379 posts)Hmm.........
Also, these aren't like decades-old allegations -- most are alleged to have happened just in the past few years. Surely the statute of limitations has not run out. Why are they talking with CNN and not the cops? If they want to cut off the claims that this is just political ratfucking, they should go to the police immediately.
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SunSeeker
(58,338 posts)pnwmom
(110,301 posts)AllBlue
(93 posts)pnwmom
(110,301 posts)Here's her campaign website.
https://katieporter.com
Maybe you're thinking about her not making the top 2 in the Senate race?
LeftInTX
(34,554 posts)I wouldn't call it "disqualified", but not the best look.
When it comes to governor, temperment matters. Not so much for congress and senate.
pnwmom
(110,301 posts)They're held to a sweetness standard that does not apply to strong men.
.... Today, women who cross that intangible boundary are either too soft or too tough, too loud or too timid. When men take charge of a situation, they are strong and self-confident; when a woman does, she might be considered competent by her peers but all too often called a bitch behind her back.
BigmanPigman
(55,305 posts)I just Googled to see who is paying for them. It's Tom Steyer. Oh well, another one bites ths dust I guess.
fujiyamasan
(1,878 posts)I havent seen the ads (no TV here), but I just havent trusted Steyer from the start.
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NBachers
(19,500 posts)But Ill vote for him 100 times before I vote for any Republican.
Buddyzbuddy
(2,739 posts)multigraincracker
(37,804 posts)No matter what party he belongs to.
BidenRocks
(3,376 posts)Alleged is not guilty. They did succeed in killing his campaign.
No Steyer! No more fucking millionaire fat cats!
No gop/maga!
mahina
(20,684 posts)I dont know what happened or didnt. Im just telling you my heart hurts from this.
We are losing a truly great future governor and president, if he is innocent. If he isnt, I really hope that Katie Porter didnt do this because that would make so much harder for me to support her as much as I liked her. Im not in their district anyway, not even in their state. Chews me up to see our good guys self-own like this. BRAH.
Buddyzbuddy
(2,739 posts)Right now we have to get our sh*t together and get behind the next prospect.
If he's out and if he's guilty?
Let's give it a minute, the story just came out.