Why did so many low polling Dems stay in the CA governor's race you ask? CNN says it's because

[senseandsensibility]

they knew that this scandal concerning Swalwell was going to break. It was whispered about for months. So they figured they would wait until it hit and see where they stood at that point. So I guess that's where we are now. At least it happened now and not after Swalwell was the nominee.

The same reporter is also pointing out that neither Newsom or Kamala Harris has weighed in what Swalwell should do.

[MichMan]

1. If it was common knowledge, why did so many stay silent?

[Fiendish Thingy]

2. Probably because it was only the behaviours that were known, not any other details

The women involved, and the details of the specific events weren’t known until last week.

A reporter did tweet about Swallwell having sex with interns in late 2025.

[Torchlight]

3. I'd guess because they didn't know the full story or have objective evidence

and throwing unsupported assertions around, despite belief, is a lazy tack into the wind. But that's merely a guess.

[JI7]

5. It seems the affairs that were consensual was known

that's the stuff Swalwell admits to.

The assault is what he denies.

[msongs]

4. maybe time for the 3 per centers to drop out esp villagarosa who is old news nt

[JI7]

6. Swalwell announced kind of recently. The low polling

people were in for a while and polling low all that time.

[Renew Deal]

7. I still don't know why Kamala didn't run

She would have won and she will not be the 2028 nominee.

[madville]

9. She's going to try in 2028

There’s nothing to gain politically running for Governor and winning, and then the risk of a potential embarrassing CA Governor primary loss.

If I had to guess I’d say Pete has a good chance at the 2028 nomination.

[Melon]

8. Because there campaigns are funded only while tunning

And while they are running themselves and their staffers are paid?🤷‍♂️
(I have a natural bent against politicians in general).

[Cha]

10. Why didn't Swalwell know this was

coming Before he ran for Gov?

It's good that it came out because no one should get away with sexually attacking anyone.

It just seems like he must have known this was going to be exposed.. like it should be.

I was one who really appreciated Swalwell Fighting the Fascists, too.

[LeftInTX]

11. I don't think so. It's about 15 minutes of fame

People will run in these races as stepping stone to other things such as city council or something or even a promotion. It "looks good on their resume".

We had 27 people run for mayor last year. One admitted that she hated working at a daycare and that this was possible way out.