US Elections (& Politics) :)
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If only we can get rid of more of these garbage lifetime politicians. Bye you effing arrogant prick!
Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations torpedoed gubernatorial bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following a bombshell Chronicle report and the collapse of his California governor campaign.www.foxnews.com
Victor Davis Hanson had a very interesting POV on this :
Did the Democrats Know About Swalwell? | Victor Davis Hanson
The Daily Signal
and Victor Davis Hanson
Apr 13, 2026 Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words
The Democrat Party, which brags that it doesn’t let democracy die in darkness, has a bad habit of culling candidates it feels are politically antithetical to its agenda.
Take Eric Swalwell, for example.
Swalwell joined an already crowded field for California governor in November 2025.
He threatened to break up the Democrat field, as there are more viable Democrat candidates than Republicans.
Make no mistake: Had Swalwell been enjoying a healthy lead in the polls going into last Friday, he’d still be running for governor, and these allegations would’ve never seen the light of day.
Like Joe Biden’s failed reelection bid in 2024, the Democrat establishment made the strategic decision to no longer cloak Swalwell’s sex harassment allegations and instead threw its weight behind a more viable candidate.
“But my point is, if Eric Swalwell had been way ahead in the gubernatorial race, I don’t think that any of this would’ve surfaced. It would’ve been analogous to Joe Biden. He would’ve been a useful vessel, and he would’ve won the governorship, and the Republicans wouldn’t have had a chance.”
This video, presented by Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal, discusses the political landscape in California and examines the controversies surrounding U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell during his campaign for governor.
Key takeaways from the video:
- California’s Jungle Primary System: (0:00–0:47) Hanson explains how California’s "jungle primary" system—where the top two vote-getters advance regardless of party—was intended to ensure only Democrats reach the general election, though he argues this has backfired by occasionally allowing Republicans to lead.
- Eric Swalwell’s Background: (0:47–3:00) Hanson reviews Swalwell’s career, noting his previous role on the House Intelligence Committee and the controversy regarding his alleged association with a Chinese national, Fang Fang.
- Scandal Allegations: (3:00–4:31) Hanson outlines recent allegations against Swalwell from former congressional staffers, including claims of sexual assault and harassment, and reports regarding his use of campaign funds.
- The "Democrat Establishment" Strategy: (4:31–7:32) Hanson argues that these allegations are only surfacing now because the Democratic Party deems Swalwell a liability who threatens to fragment the Democratic field. He compares this to the treatment of Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection bid, suggesting that the party only discards candidates when they are no longer viewed as "useful vessels" for the party agenda.
- Backroom Politics: (7:32–9:57) Hanson concludes that the Democratic Party prioritizes strategic control over its candidates, often using backroom decisions to shape the election rather than relying on open, democratic processes.
