And then there were nine.
Days after four women including a former staffer, accused Eric Swalwell of rape and other misconduct, the cable news friendly Congressman has faced up to political reality and essentially ended his bid to be California‘s next governor.
“I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” the Democrat announced Sunday online with the terms that mean it is over. The Inevitable withdrawal comes as mentors like Nancy Pelosi, powerful unions and top officials all pulled their endorsements. Add to that, over 50 current top staffers have come out in support of their allegedly raped former colleague and made their anger at Swalwell known.
“To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” today added the Bay Area Congressman, who was topping some polls in a packed campaign of what was eight
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