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Pototan

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1. Swalwell Dropping out helps with the math

Reply to LogDog75 (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 04:03 AM

Apr 13

Eric Swalwell dropping out of the Governor's race is a good thing from a political, perspective.

I am not passing judgement on the moral or legal issues that are obvious by the accusations, just the politics of it all.

I always have said that the "innocent until proven guilty" theme only applies in a court of law. Elections are won or lost in the court of public opinion. If an accusation of any kind is credible, the candidate is cooked.

I'm sorry, but the accusations against Công. Swalwell seem probable enough for me that I would not support or vote for the man.

In that case, he needed to drop out of the Governor's race because, I'm sure, that there are a lot of California voters who feel as I do.

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Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California Governor [View all] LogDog75 Apr 13 OP

Swalwell Dropping out helps with the math Pototan Apr 13 #1

What am I missing about these quotes that aren't contradictory? Auggie Apr 13 #2

I think he's trying to thread the needle EdmondDantes_ Apr 13 #3

Thanks Auggie Apr 13 #4

My guess Pototan Apr 14 #5