Report: Group of Women Preparing to Accuse Rep. Swalwell of Harassment

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Rumors of Swalwell's alleged behavior swirled around Washington for years: Kevin McCarthy
https://abc30.com/post/rumors-swalwells-alleged-behavior-swirled-around-washington-years-kevin-mccarthy/18879524/

SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor following sexual assault allegations, announcing the decision Sunday as scrutiny intensified around the Democratic primary race.

In a statement, Swalwell said he would step aside to address the claims.

"To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made - but that's my fight, not a campaign's."

What did they know about Eric Swalwell? It was an open secret.

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Swalwell ripped for changing his tune on how sexual assault victims 'deserve to be heard'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/swalwell-ripped-changing-tune-sexual-assault-victims-deserve-to-be-heard

California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing backlash on social media after it was reported that his lawyer was sending cease and desist letters to Swalwell's accusers a day before multiple bombshell allegations were published Friday.

Swalwell, who once called on lawmakers to hear out women raising allegations against Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 confirmation hearings and said they "deserve to be heard," is now being slammed for hypocrisy.

"I saw continued demeaning of victims of sexual assault, people who deserve to be heard, people who deserve their allegations to be investigated and a president who wants to rush this through," Swalwell said in an interview with MSNBC at the time.

"And, so, for Brett Kavanaugh’s sake, if he is innocent, I hope tomorrow he opens his statement and says, ‘You know what? Bring in all the victims, all of them to be questioned.’ That will clear his name if he is indeed innocent."

Eric Swalwell led a campaign against Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. It came back to haunt Swalwell.

[Ptarmigan]

'The View' co-host claims she personally witnessed troubling behavior from Swalwell
https://www.foxnews.com/media/the-view-co-host-claims-she-personally-witnessed-troubling-behavior-from-swalwell

"The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin claimed on Wednesday that she was privately disturbed by allegedly seeing California Rep. Eric Swalwell "overserved" with alcohol at an event.

Swalwell has ended his campaign for California governor and resigned from Congress after he was accused of sexual assault, as well as multiple reports alleging other misconduct with women. He has acknowledged "mistakes in judgment" but claimed the assault allegations against him are false.

Co-host Whoopi Goldberg noted that Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, one of Swalwell's closest friends and allies, "admitted there were rumors about Swalwell’s flirtatious behavior for years."

"Eric Swalwell lied to all of us," Gallego said at an impromptu press conference in his office earlier this week. "He lied to the most powerful people in this country, and they trusted him. They trusted him with some of the most sensitive spots in our government, whether it was on Judiciary Committee, Intel Committee, impeaching Donald Trump."

People saw what Eric Swalwell was up to. The View got some explaining to do.

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Swalwell ripped for changing his tune on how sexual assault victims 'deserve to be heard'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/swalwell-ripped-changing-tune-sexual-assault-victims-deserve-to-be-heard

Eric Swalwell led a campaign against Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. It came back to haunt Swalwell.

Swillwell also demanded the release of the Epstein files, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kash-patel-calls-bullst-swalwell-heated-exchange-over-epstein-files . Swillwell imagined that his protection made him invulnerable to consequences for his actions. Questions like these still need answers:

* Who else in Congress (regardless of D, R, or I)?

* Who knew, how much, and for how long?

Sadly, because Ds are all but certainly uninterested (or interested in obstructing), Rs will be asking those questions, if anyone does, and the Dem-shill MSM will portray it as a partisan witch-hunt.

[SVPete]

This is written by former gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder:

The Implosion of Eric Swalwell: What Was He Thinking?

https://hotair.com/larry-elder/2026/04/19/the-implosion-of-eric-swalwell-what-was-he-thinking-n3814011

When then-Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced his candidacy for governor of California, I was beyond surprised. Rumors of sexual misconduct, including allegations of blatant and serial infidelity, had been circulating for years. Having run for this very office, I experienced firsthand the intense level of local, state and national scrutiny one receives when seeking the top job in the biggest state in the country.
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When I decided to run for governor of California, I sought the advice of several experienced strategists, politicians, pundits and some professors. They all said the same thing, only worded differently: "Is there anything in your background that would be a problem?"

These questions, they advised, include but are not limited to: Skeletons in your closet? What about your friends, associates and family members? Taxes? Sexual harassment or misconduct or assaults? Any present or past behavior that could be deemed scandalous? Dating history, marriage or divorce? Outstanding warrants? Traffic tickets? Unpaid traffic tickets? DUIs? Automobile accidents you caused or were involved in? Arrests? Misdemeanors? Felonies? ... To what church do you belong? Who is your pastor? Ever been fired? If so, why? ...

And, for good measure, I was advised to hire a private detective to investigate myself. My experienced campaign manager took me on only after I addressed all those questions -- and others -- and obtained a report from a well-regarded private investigator. ...
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But Swalwell's problems are just beginning. The sheriff of Los Angeles County has launched a criminal probe, as has the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Civil lawsuits may follow.

Then there are Swalwell's financial issues. Despite a combined income with his wife of over $400,000, he is deeply in debt. ...

On top of everything, these scandals could cost the father of three children his marriage. A... Swalwell set the standard. During the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Swalwell considered Kavanaugh unfit due to allegations of sexual misconduct. ...

All of this raises a question. When Swalwell decided to run for governor, "What was he thinking?"

The Ancient Greeks had a word for it, "Hubris," and a proverb, "Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad." Arrogant people make their arrogance their way of life. It appears that Swillwell got away with horndoggery for so long he thought himself immune from consequences (kind of like Slick Willy).

BTW, I have not heard anything about how his current wife is taking it. I have no problem with her keeping quiet and private.