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politics19 days ago

Ex-Democratic donor and California gubernatorial hopeful arrested in L.A. area on witness-tampering charges

Former Democratic donor Stephen Cloobeck, a one-time California gubernatorial candidate and longtime Swalwell ally, was arrested in West Hollywood on suspicion of felony charges related to attempting to impede a victim or witness testimony. He was released on $300,000 bail. Cloobeck, a timeshare magnate, had previously backed Swalwell before cutting ties amid sexual assault allegations and his departure from the Democratic Party; he was also blocked from using Kalshi to bet on the California governor’s race.

via Politico|
#arrest#california#cloobeck
Swalwell affair exposes the fragility of California’s top-two primary
politics1 month ago

Swalwell affair exposes the fragility of California’s top-two primary

A California politics column argues that Eric Swalwell’s sexual misconduct allegations highlighted a key flaw in the state’s top-two primary: if a candidate wins the primary, there’s no mechanism to remove them from the November ballot, which could force voters to choose between an alleged sexual predator and a Trump-aligned Republican. The piece calls for reforms such as allowing write-in candidates in general elections, automatically elevating the third-place finisher if a winner withdraws, or returning to party-nominating primaries, and suggests that modernized ballot tools could enable supplemental ballots. It credits the timely public disclosure in April with preventing a Democratic disaster and critiques the primary system’s failure to produce centrist governance, advocating structural changes to avoid similar dilemmas in the future.

via Los Angeles Times|
#ballot-access#california#elections
New accuser alleges Swalwell drugged and raped her in 2018 West Hollywood hotel encounter
politics1 month ago

New accuser alleges Swalwell drugged and raped her in 2018 West Hollywood hotel encounter

Lonna Drewes held a press conference accusing Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in a 2018 West Hollywood hotel room and said she would file a police report; the accusation surfaced as Swalwell resigned from Congress after announcing he would drop his bid for California governor, and he denies wrongdoing while facing a separate NYC criminal investigation. Bloom vowed to seek justice for Drewes.

via CNBC|
#lisa-bloom#lonna-drewes#politics
Swalwell Exit Upends California Governor’s Race as Democrats Scramble
politics1 month ago

Swalwell Exit Upends California Governor’s Race as Democrats Scramble

Eric Swalwell’s suspension of his campaign and resignation from Congress after sexual-misconduct allegations throws the California governor’s race into disarray just as ballots head to voters for the June 2 jungle primary. With Swalwell out, rivals like Katie Porter and Tom Steyer are left to absorb his supporters, but the field lacks a clear standout; other contenders such as Xavier Becerra, Antonio Villaraigosa and Matt Mahan are vying for openings. Analysts warn the fractured field could, in theory, allow two Republicans to advance, though Trump’s endorsement and California demographics still make a Democratic victory in the general likely. The scramble accelerates as Democrats try to consolidate support before ballots are mailed.

via The Guardian|
#california#democrats#governor
DHS probes Swalwell nanny claim as allegations swirl around him
politics1 month ago

DHS probes Swalwell nanny claim as allegations swirl around him

The Department of Homeland Security is evaluating allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired a Brazilian nanny without lawful work authorization, a claim surfacing as he faces sexual-misconduct accusations and a separate Manhattan DA investigation; the claim is based on a 68-page immigration complaint by conservative filmmaker Joel Gilbert, whose work on Obama conspiracy theories is noted, and it has prompted bipartisan talk of potential sanctions and further scrutiny.

via The Guardian|
#conspiracy-theory#dhs#nanny
politics1 month ago

DHS opens probe into Swalwell over nanny work-authorization allegations

USCIS has referred allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell illegally hired a Brazilian nanny without valid work authorization to DHS law enforcement for investigation, widening tensions with the Trump administration amid Swalwell’s broader troubles including sexual-misconduct allegations and a separate mortgage-fraud probe; the nanny reportedly worked for Swalwell after her permit expired in 2022, received a 2024 Department of Labor approval, and Swalwell’s campaign paid tens of thousands of dollars in 2021–22, according to the New York Post. Swalwell and his attorney did not comment.

via Politico|
#dhs#nanny#politics
Swalwell fallout reorders California’s high-stakes governor’s race
politics1 month ago

Swalwell fallout reorders California’s high-stakes governor’s race

Sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell have upended California’s crowded governor’s race, with endorsements pulled and prominent Democrats urging Swalwell to withdraw. The field remains wide open heading into the June jungle primary, as candidates like Katie Porter, Xavier Becerra, Antonio Villaraigosa, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco vie for support. The Democratic National Committee’s California delegation quickly issued a statement urging accountability and Swalwell’s withdrawal, while debates on April 22 and May 5 loom large as campaigns seek to capture Swalwell’s base. Analysts warn no candidate has a clear lane yet, making the contest highly fluid and potentially letting Republicans into the top-two spot.

via CNN|
#california#elections#gubernatorial-race
Manhattan Prosecutor Opens Inquiry Into Swalwell Misconduct Claims
politics1 month ago

Manhattan Prosecutor Opens Inquiry Into Swalwell Misconduct Claims

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has opened an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, with four women accusing him of misconduct ranging from harassment to rape, including an alleged New York incident. Swalwell denies the claims and says he will defend himself with facts, while prosecutors urge survivors to come forward. The inquiry follows renewed scrutiny as Swalwell’s bid for California governor faces mounting political fallout and donor hesitation.

via BBC|
#california-governor-race#manhattan-da#politics
Manhattan DA probes Swalwell over sexual assault allegations
politics1 month ago

Manhattan DA probes Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is investigating a sexual assault claim against Rep. Eric Swalwell after multiple women alleged misconduct; Swalwell denies the allegations as false and politically motivated, while several Democratic endorsers withdraw and a campaign-aligned group suspends operations. Swalwell remains in the California governor race, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has said she will file a motion to expel Swalwell from Congress.

via The Washington Post|
#california-governor-race#endorsement-withdrawals#manhattan-da
House moves toward expulsions as Swalwell and Gonzales face misconduct probes
politics1 month ago

House moves toward expulsions as Swalwell and Gonzales face misconduct probes

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna plans a House vote to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations, while Democrats plan to move to expel Rep. Tony Gonzales, who is under House Ethics scrutiny for similar claims. Swalwell denies the allegations; Gonzales acknowledged an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. Expulsion requires a two-thirds vote, a high bar that has made such actions rare, but could trigger a ripple effect toward other members if successful.

via Axios|
#expulsion#gonzales#house-ethics
Swalwell Denies Allegations, Stays in California Governor Race
politics1 month ago

Swalwell Denies Allegations, Stays in California Governor Race

Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and says he will not drop out of the California governor race, vowing to defend himself. The Chronicle details alleged non-consensual encounters with a former staffer beginning in 2019, including explicit Snapchat messages, an attempted kiss, and a night the staffer says she cannot fully remember due to intoxication, plus a later encounter at a charity event. ABC7 notes the allegations have not been independently verified. The report sparked resignations within Swalwell’s campaign and drew pressure from rivals to drop out, with comments from Pelosi and Padilla highlighting the seriousness of the allegations.

via ABC7 San Francisco|
#california-governor-race#campaign-resignations#politics