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EdmondDantes_

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27. Spare us the due process thing. That's a court of law process

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 06:59 PM

Apr 10

This Democrat knows the difference between court of law and public opinion. But given the history and how hard it is for victims to come forward, I'm going to give victims the benefit of the doubt, especially when there's corroborating evidence.

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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

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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