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The letters said the women’s claims were “undermined” by their “voluntary and cooperative relationship with Mr. Swalwell over the course of many years” following the alleged incidents, including the former staffer asking him for job references.

Translated: "She didn't fight back or leave her job so it can't possibly be rape or sexual harassment."

These fucks just use the same lines constantly.

What the hell, other countries has phd level members in the government roles. While the us has charisma and charm to sway voters..

Life is not meant to be a 90's frat movie, fellas.

Didn't he run for the presidential nomination in a primary? I am surprised these allegations did not come up then when for all purposes, he had a higher national profile.

If he was a Republican he could run for President now and probably win.

Are we really surprised? This is the dipshit that suggests using nukes on people refusing gun buybacks

So, maybe now one of the dems will finally start to poll over 20% and CA won’t be looking at a general election with two republicans l?

For nearly 20 years, I have served the public – as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women. I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action. My focus in the coming days is to be with my wife and children and defend our decades of service against these lies.

Okay, I've only just now read one article and haven't fully formed an opinion yet (seems quite plausible given four independent allegations with corroborating evidence), but for right now, roping your children (seemingly all under 13 judging by a photo) into "our work" a real bitch move that he has to know he was doing as a congressperson and former prosecutor. He mentions no other person – even if he could be implicitly referring to people who work with him, he has to know given a prepared statement that this is an association that sentence creates. (But even then, it's a bitch move to invoke other people into allegations solely against him.)

Aside: Can bad shit please stop happening? Could Swalwell seriously not have allegedly done this? Really, if that's true, man? Because it seems pretty true??

He has some PAC backing him funded by dialysis clinics and other questionable entities. That and AiPAC money means he was never a choice for me.

Feed him to the Joshua Trees. They are thirsty.

Didn't realize I could like him less than when he was just banging Chinese spies but here we are.

Matt Mahan is the best Democratic candidate for governor. He will pull votes away from the Republican candidate.