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LeftInTX

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17. We're talking about campaigning versus holding office.

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #7)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:11 AM

Apr 11

Swalwell can still hold office. But these accusations are hurting his campaign. The way the jungle primary is set up with 20 Dems, having him on will only dilute the Democratic vote. He will still be on the ballot, but he has suspended his campaign. Democrats need to get behind a candidate.

Yes, he could have stayed in, but it would have hurt the Democrat's chances in November.

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Your periodic reminder that 27 women have accused Trump of "non-consensual kissing, groping, looking under skirts..." [View all] Miles Archer Apr 11 OP

Will we get people questioning why Stacey Williams waited 30 years to come forward? EdmondDantes_ Apr 11 #1

So? What does this have to do with Democrats? dem4decades Apr 11 #2

The Swalwell headlines. Outrage over Swalwell. Meanwhile. Trump's elected twice. That's what. n/t Miles Archer Apr 11 #4

Still doesn't matter. Swalwell's behavior must be judged separately. dem4decades Apr 11 #5

Your opinion, duly noted, thanks for sharing n/t Miles Archer Apr 11 #6

The voters voted for Trump. There isn't anything I can do about that.... LeftInTX Apr 11 #18

Swalwell has a choice. He can chose to stay on the ballot if he wishes. LeftInTX Apr 11 #16

Trump is a convicted felon and still elected. RandomNumbers Apr 11 #19

Yep, we live in a rape culture. Fortunately it's not hard to consistently believe that sex pests shouldn't be leaders. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 11 #3

Which doesn't excuse anyone else, regardless of political affiliation. Ocelot II Apr 11 #7

Good post-Each case is different jfz9580m Apr 11 #15

We're talking about campaigning versus holding office. LeftInTX Apr 11 #17

My post was about the larger issue, not whether Swalwell should end his campaign Ocelot II Apr 11 #20

Do we admire the GOP who excuse him because Maru Kitteh Apr 11 #8

Rec.nt jfz9580m Apr 11 #12

It isn't hard to stand against predators, rapists, harassers whether R, D, or unaffiliated. It's really a no brainer. Nanjeanne Apr 11 #9

Agreed jfz9580m Apr 11 #14

There are also many MORE women who signed the NDA and agreed not to sue him FakeNoose Apr 11 #10

Needs to be on ticker tape, running during primetime. Six117 Apr 11 #11

And they're still walking free and causing havoc and destruction. ananda Apr 11 #13

Ibelieve I've seen this on social media as well and the post includes pictures and names ChicagoTeamster Apr 11 #21