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EdmondDantes_

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11. Given the numbers of women and others who are assaulted

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 06:14 PM

Apr 10

I don't think we can say who seems like the type.

Multiple different women have made claims. At that point, I can't think of any times it's been proven false.

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CA-GOV: Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation [View all] RandySF Apr 10 OP

Self sabotage is the worst Fiendish Thingy Apr 10 #1

Damn - is it too much to ask that when running for office that you keep your dick in your pants? walkingman Apr 10 #2

Apparently it is too much to ask. nt Phoenix61 Apr 10 #9

You never know, of course, but Joinfortmill Apr 10 #3

Given the numbers of women and others who are assaulted EdmondDantes_ Apr 10 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 10 #13

Spare us the due process thing. That's a court of law process EdmondDantes_ Apr 10 #27

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I think you;'re confusing opinions and speculation with a court of law. Torchlight Apr 10 #44

Well, as a woman, I can tell you there are a few 'types'. Joinfortmill Apr 10 #35

People who assault others generally do a pretty good job of convincing others that they aren't "the type." WhiskeyGrinder Apr 10 #30

That can also be true. Joinfortmill Apr 10 #36

I've been a big fan of Rep. Swalwell so far. Tommy Carcetti Apr 10 #4

Yes, I believe all women should be "listened to", PatSeg Apr 10 #23

So all 8 women who accused Franken were a dirty trick? EdmondDantes_ Apr 10 #50

This smells. chowder66 Apr 10 #5

I don't think this smells anymore. chowder66 Apr 10 #55

I'll wait until the whole story bluestarone Apr 10 #6

It's over. RandySF Apr 10 #7

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Roger Stone said the campaign was going to blow up today on info wars chowder66 Apr 10 #15

That moves me more into the Bettie Apr 10 #20

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We don't need more billionaires Bettie Apr 10 #22

Yeah. I feel the same and I have no idea about how this will play out. chowder66 Apr 10 #34

Remember Joe Biden. I think we're all glad he didn't back down. Joinfortmill Apr 10 #37

IMO there is a lot of difference between crude distasteful comments and being accused of sexually assaulting someone. MichMan Apr 10 #16

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Gawd damn it.......I am soooooooo freaking sick of this type of behavior, IF IT IS TRUE..... a kennedy Apr 10 #10

At least it came out before the primary. RandySF Apr 10 #12

It is the primary. mr715 Apr 10 #25

I mean before voting. RandySF Apr 10 #26

Yeah, and it is the right time for this to be happening. mr715 Apr 10 #29

who benefits from this uproar? and the timing is a tad odd nt msongs Apr 10 #14

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billionaires dont get that way by being nice nt msongs Apr 10 #18

has to be some exceptions to that rule RussBLib Apr 10 #33

Buffett had an open marriage? Didn't know that. Joinfortmill Apr 10 #40

Steyer RandySF Apr 10 #28

Yup, without a doubt, but I would also say the republican candidates, because they would hope for division among lostincalifornia Apr 10 #48

Democrats pcdb Apr 10 #38

Democrats pcdb Apr 10 #39

You'd think they'd learn to keep it in their pants by now. n/t flvegan Apr 10 #24

Zero tolerance for me cally Apr 10 #43

this kind of thing is why I never ran for public office RussBLib Apr 10 #31

Sad if true! pfitz59 Apr 10 #32

so, is he a drinker? mopinko Apr 10 #42

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endorsements evaporating: WhiskeyGrinder Apr 10 #45

No rush to judgement please duckworth969 Apr 10 #47

I think that ship has sailed MustLoveBeagles Apr 10 #49

Well, the CA Governor's race on the Dem side needed some pruning CousinIT Apr 10 #51

Probably not a Republican Shrek Apr 11 #59

Nothing proved yet Orangenero Apr 10 #52

I'm really suspicious of the timing pinkstarburst Apr 10 #53

From what I've read RandySF Apr 10 #54

What is obvious about the two 'R canidates benefiting if Swalwell drops out? Abolishinist Apr 10 #56

There are 20 Democrats in the race, 12 Republicans, 15 non-partisan, 1 Libertarian LeftInTX Apr 10 #57

Of course. I live in CA, thus my question. Abolishinist Apr 11 #58

The timing and lack of corroboration seem to point to a Rat Fu***ng campaign. Ford_Prefect Apr 12 #60