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GJGCA

(291 posts)
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 05:05 PM 1 hr ago

Move to expel Democrat Eric Swalwell from Congress gains steam

Source: The Guardian

A growing number of Congress members from both parties have called for Eric Swalwell, a Democratic US representative and candidate for California governor, to resign his seat this weekend, following reported allegations of inappropriate behavior, sexual assault and rape.

Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican US representative from Florida, announced on Sunday that she intends to pair her resolution to expel Swalwell with one to expel Gonzales.

“He should step aside,” US representative Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, told Fox News of Swalwell. “What he did is sick and disgusting. There need to be consequences to that.”

Asked whether he would vote to expel Swalwell, Khanna indicated he was open to the idea if it were coupled with purging a similarly abhorrent Republican.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/12/congress-eric-swalwell-tony-gonzales



I've heard of crazier ideas than flushing two (alleged!) floaters with one push of the handle...
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QueerDuck

(1,786 posts)
1. "What he did was sick and disgusting..." has this been established as fact?
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 05:10 PM
1 hr ago

Has Swallwell admitted to, or stipulated that the accusations are true?

This whole thing is moving faster than I can keep up with. Whew!

pnwmom

(110,290 posts)
2. In addition to the 4 who are accusing him, OTHER staffers have signed a statement supporting
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 05:13 PM
1 hr ago

not Swalwell, but this accusers.

They are in the best position to know.

Buddyzbuddy

(2,697 posts)
7. Not signed last I read.
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 06:26 PM
36 min ago

That's an important difference. Sure I don't want the allegations to be true and Swallwell should suffer the consequences if proven to be true. Which considering the number of accusers I tend to believe his guilt, but I would feel better if Swallwell did the right thing if he did any of it. I don't want another Franken situation, rush to judgement. Swallwell either has to disprove these allegations within 1 week or risk Democrats losing the CA Governor's seat.

kacekwl

(9,181 posts)
10. I want proof that he did it. Should not be too hard if
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 06:44 PM
19 min ago

50 plus are accusing him. If he did such things he should resign and be prosecuted.

WizumbODaSage

(24 posts)
6. Not Gonna Happen.. A Disadvantage When You Hold Your Own to Your Values
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 05:40 PM
1 hr ago

Clinton, Weiner, Spitzer, Wachtler, Cuomo, Jesse Jr., Conyers... It's to our disadvantage but if it doesn't COST then no one will believe that those who have INVESTED in them will yank back the chain when the heat is on. Sadly that's what Swallwell hopes is the last branch on the way down. If I go you all go. We have to let all of OUR GUYS/GALS know that compulsions toward harassment or public theft will not be protected and you will not get too high for us to correct you. Don't ever think you will get too big to fail! Better for you to get help or choose a different job than ruin the name of this party any MORE than it has been ruined! Our voters have to TRUST that we put their well being before our own and you no longer have a free ride to violate that trust.

piddyprints

(15,110 posts)
8. Do I have this right?
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 06:27 PM
35 min ago

We only expel Democrats? Republicans can be just as vile, and even more so, but we keep them? Not condoning his behavior, but something ain’t right. Seems like the same rules should apply to both sides, but they never do. How about expelling the pedo pres?

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