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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSen. Gallego: Rep. Eric Swalwell "lied to me"
Breaking on MSNOW. Swalwell was one of his closest friends. He just spoke to reporters for 40 minutes and took "every question" according to Ali Vitali. He said he knew nothing about the serious allegations, but there were rumors about him being "flirty".
This is a guy whose family vacationed with Swalwell's family and they watched each others' kids. He also said that Swalwell was leading a "double life".
JBTaurus83
(1,550 posts)We dont need to lose a senate seat as well.
senseandsensibility
(25,168 posts)One reporter asked him (paraphrased) what that shows about his judgement that he was so close to the guy and didn't suspect anything. I have to admit that that doesn't really seem fair, but I guess it needed to be asked. Reporters do seem to find their courage when questioning Dems I've noticed.
Sibelius Fan
(24,837 posts)Any candidate who had more than a casual relationship with Swalwell risks being tainted by their relationship, especially as it is already coming out that Swalwells philandering was part of the DC whisper mill.
Irish_Dem
(81,860 posts)Possible that even his close friends had no clue.
Submariner
(13,390 posts)It just doesnt make sense that we cant dump Trump who the nation knows is a whole lot worse. This fascist system is just a mess.
EdmondDantes_
(1,953 posts)1 of 435 or even 1 of 100 is a lot easier to replace than the president.
You can't threaten a president to take away their committee assignments or move them to a broom closet.
And while it's hard to throw out a member of your party, it's harder to throw out the leader of the party.
JI7
(93,755 posts)Sympthsical
(11,022 posts)As he and Swalwell were very, very tight.
I just read the details of the divorce from his first wife and subsequent remarriage.
Fucking woof.
If he had any plans to enter the 2028 primary, I'd strongly encourage a rethink. Feels like another ticktock scenario just lurking.
BeyondGeography
(41,160 posts)Just saying, Ruben.
WhiskeyGrinder
(27,077 posts)He may not have known about specific allegations, but "rumors about him being flirty" is doing a lot of work here.
And as far as badly kept secrets go...Gallego's got his own floating around.
senseandsensibility
(25,168 posts)PunkinPi
(5,287 posts)BannonsLiver
(20,708 posts)Maru Kitteh
(31,869 posts)They asked us what we would change about our workplace if we could change anything. Three or four colleges spoke and said things like higher wages for everyone, structural improvements, more inclusive/inviting for families, etc.
First man they asked said all the nurses would be like, pinup hot. Thats what we were there for in his esteemed opinion. To look hot for his pleasure and entertainment.
yep
GJGCA
(300 posts)...Captain Louis Renault is shockedshocked!to find that gambling is going on in here!
JI7
(93,755 posts)I can see people telling others about consensual affairs but not something like this.