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Rep. Eric Swalwell drops bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations
The Democratic candidate faced immediate calls to drop out, with many Democrats withdrawing their endorsements.
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Eric Swalwell's Bid for California Governor Is Over
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Eric Swalwell's campaign for governor is over, whether he admits it or not.
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Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations
Democratic congressman, running to replace Gavin Newsom, has faced multiple accusationsRepresentative Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner in the fiercely contested race to be governor of California, has suspended his campaign amid a series of sexual assault and misconduct allegations by a former staff member and at least three other women.The woman…
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Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid misconduct allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Sunday he is suspending his campaign for governor amid allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct, which he denies.Why it matters: Swalwell was one of the Democratic frontrunners in the race. His exit is a colossal shakeup of what has already been one of the most volatile gubernatorial races in recent…
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Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
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Fighting assault allegations, Rep. Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor
The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his supporters and family.
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Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
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‘I am deeply sorry’: Democrat Congressman Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid sex scandal
'I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made – but that's my fight, not a campaign's'
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Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims
Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped his bid for California governor after a growing number of Democrats called on him to step aside following a bombshell report.
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California Congressman Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor after being accused of sexual misconduct by several women. President Trump promises a U.S. led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to block Iranian toll and to eliminate mines.
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