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65. If it was pukes,

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 01:41 PM

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wouldn't they have waited until Swalwell was the nominee, then sprung this on him? It could be pukes behind releasing this information now, but the impact would have been even worse had Swalwell been the only Dem left.

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I may get banned for this, but [View all] grumpyduck Yesterday OP

I'm not saying he is innocent, but I do believe the timing stinks of rat fuckery. SheltieLover Yesterday #1

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #3

I was with you until I saw 'FOUR WOMEN' RandomNumbers 23 hrs ago #7

Has anyone credible asked them why they waited until now? SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #9

Victims in cases like these will often come forward when they see that someone they know as a predator or pest is about WhiskeyGrinder 23 hrs ago #24

Scattered throughout the CNN article, which is long RandomNumbers 23 hrs ago #27

That is, indeed, a commonality among sexual assault survivors, but I'm still reserving judgment. SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #28

Good point and I mostly agree with you. Time should tell. RandomNumbers 23 hrs ago #35

And, at least, the alleged victims were not children! SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #67

I agree with you. I think everyone involved .. Women, men, witnesses should take a polygraph. Trueblue1968 21 hrs ago #92

Because Swallwell has been outspoken about kraznov. SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #93

I have been thinking of polygraphs as a complainant myself jfz9580m 13 hrs ago #131

an ABSOLUTELY common dynamic in sexual assault .. - - - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin 23 hrs ago #32

Maybe he's skilled at gaslighting wolfie001 22 hrs ago #70

"why did you wait ?" is an age old question that has an unfortunate history of being weaponized .... stopdiggin 23 hrs ago #31

Here are some resources on why many victims don't come forward EdmondDantes_ 23 hrs ago #34

Fun fact: It was George Conway (the former Mr. Kellyanne Conway) who told E. Jean Carroll to file a suit against T💩p. OMGWTF 23 hrs ago #40

I didn't know that. EdmondDantes_ 23 hrs ago #41

Politico says they've seen a written confidentiality and non-disparagement agreement muriel_volestrangler 22 hrs ago #50

If it was pukes, not fooled 22 hrs ago #65

You must be male..... Biglinda 52 22 hrs ago #78

I am not male & am a strong feminist with a strong bs sniffer & this stinks! SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #79

My beloved lover of Shelties... mr715 21 hrs ago #90

Most of the bottom tier Dems in the race should've pulled out, imo &, in fact that they didn't makes me wonder how many SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #94

Because he can read social media? EdmondDantes_ 1 hr ago #141

Exactly, and right through the whole "Me Too!" movement. pandr32 18 hrs ago #113

But four women all now? hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #22

I don't know either, Jill, but phone numbers can be spoofed and we know ruskies are great at hacking... SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #26

Agreed, Sheltie. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #97

I'm on the fence too RandomNumbers 23 hrs ago #30

The unfortunate thing is that he'll already be cancelled. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #98

I have no idea soldierant 15 hrs ago #128

Please don't. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #132

Not underage perhaps, but unable to consent, and on the lower end of the power dynamic RandomNumbers 1 hr ago #139

California's jungle primary is weird. DemocratSinceBirth 22 hrs ago #45

You get it FHRRK1 17 hrs ago #118

D versus R we win. D versus D we win. DemocratSinceBirth 17 hrs ago #121

I remember several women coming forward after Tara Reade. pandr32 21 hrs ago #85

This message was self-deleted by its author usedtobedemgurl 19 hrs ago #103

Dangle $1 million each SonOfNebanaube 20 hrs ago #102

I was skeptical about one accuser, as she had a continuing relationship, but with four accusers? Nah, bye Eric Pompoy 10 hrs ago #136

I saw the four women thing too. Linda ladeewolf 34 min ago #143

Why? Having Swalwell drop out now helps Democrats. yardwork 23 hrs ago #11

That's the problem with CA's jungle primary DemocratSinceBirth 22 hrs ago #49

Someone will. That's a certainty. paleotn 22 hrs ago #61

Swalwell is finished. DemocratSinceBirth 22 hrs ago #68

Yes, he is finished. But that's not the end of the world. paleotn 22 hrs ago #71

Four accusers whose accounts have been corroborated DemocratSinceBirth 22 hrs ago #75

Putting on a Pedestal Is One Thing WizumbODaSage 21 hrs ago #88

So Do I WiVoter 23 hrs ago #15

It was self sabotage Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #2

Sometimes Democrats need math lessons OR, they need to think of the party before themselves. LeftInTX 17 hrs ago #123

Reason No. I-Lost-Count why victims don't speak out: They're seen as saboteurs. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #4

These threads.... smh. yardwork 23 hrs ago #12

It's sad that we're still doing this EdmondDantes_ 23 hrs ago #13

He can still run. As a Republican n/t leftstreet 23 hrs ago #5

If he could up his numbers to double digits he could be a GOP presidential nominee in 2028. Vinca 23 hrs ago #16

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Speaking of banning... EYESORE 9001 23 hrs ago #19

Darn!!! Did I just miss a visit from our resident troll??? niyad 23 hrs ago #37

How INTERESTING......... some_of_us_are_sane 23 hrs ago #20

Hmmmmm, one of our resident trolls, perhaps? And I missed them! niyad 23 hrs ago #39

Yes, the library must be closed today. Spazito 22 hrs ago #44

LOL!! some_of_us_are_sane 22 hrs ago #74

Probably niyad some_of_us_are_sane 22 hrs ago #69

Definitely not her first post BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago #60

That doesn't really make sense, though. yardwork 23 hrs ago #8

This +1 Emile 23 hrs ago #14

https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/primary-elections-california mikewv 23 hrs ago #21

Yep Lifeafter70 18 hrs ago #110

Yes, this is a good point. True Dough 23 hrs ago #23

Ah but this is why it is such a cunning plot. Disaffected 23 hrs ago #36

And.....? yardwork 22 hrs ago #53

How many of those Dems have been as vocal as Swalwell against Piggy? MorbidButterflyTat 22 hrs ago #51

It's not a democratic primary, it's a " jungle " primary questionseverything 22 hrs ago #55

so all these former Democratic staffers - have reemerged as Republican operatives .. ? stopdiggin 23 hrs ago #10

You are 100% correct ABC123Easy 23 hrs ago #17

It's a lot better for these accusations to have come out now, LisaL 23 hrs ago #18

I am a Katie Porter fan myself! BlueMTexpat 23 hrs ago #25

It wouldn't surprise me if it came from a Democrat. Renew Deal 23 hrs ago #29

I have to agree, so much infighting. 😔 nt Raine 15 hrs ago #129

Roger Stone did it to Al Franken. The Wizard 23 hrs ago #33

Took 3 weeks and 6 additional women accusing Franken before the calls to resign EdmondDantes_ 23 hrs ago #38

in Franken's case, Stone definitely got the ball rolling but yes, Franken chose to resign. He wasn't forced out. LymphocyteLover 23 hrs ago #43

I don't think so. Think of it as a blessing this came out now and not further down the road. LymphocyteLover 23 hrs ago #42

Agree mikewv 22 hrs ago #47

I sure hope so! LymphocyteLover 17 hrs ago #122

Absolutely. MorbidButterflyTat 22 hrs ago #46

Tee yourself up and guess what happens? FiveFifteen 22 hrs ago #48

Sigh. So, we're still not believing the women. Political party doesn't matter, it's all about not believing the women. mucholderthandirt 22 hrs ago #52

So we should hang a man before we have any evidence? Autumn 19 hrs ago #108

100% this obamanut2012 22 hrs ago #54

Why are these allegations only surfacing now? dlk 22 hrs ago #56

Did you doubt E Jean Carroll or Christine Blasey Ford? EdmondDantes_ 22 hrs ago #64

Apparently you missed the line in my post, "Women should be believed" dlk 18 hrs ago #111

One of the incidents was in 2024. And it often happens that after some woman finally comes forward, pnwmom 7 hrs ago #138

Has Eric responded? GreenWave 22 hrs ago #57

He did apologize to his wife for "past errors" whatever that means. Otherwise it was a denial. 33taw 22 hrs ago #73

It means he had lots of extramarital sex. mr715 11 hrs ago #133

Simply stating what he said. I don't have enough info to have an opinion. 33taw 11 hrs ago #134

Conspiracy theories always going to happen. Jacson6 22 hrs ago #58

Better chance? How about just slightly above zero chance. paleotn 22 hrs ago #59

See if there is some outfit that is bankrolling them. valleyrogue 22 hrs ago #62

This perspective is bullshit. hunter 22 hrs ago #63

And these are very serious allegations jfz9580m 17 hrs ago #120

I agree. Remember Joe Biden. Let's get to the truth. Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #66

It's the double standard Ibapah 22 hrs ago #72

Where is Roger stone in this? UpInArms 22 hrs ago #76

I thought you were going to say how our supposed ally, Israel, is really screwing the USA over and over. My mistake. nt Exp 22 hrs ago #77

We should know our candidates better. When they tell you who they are the first time believe them. Walleye 22 hrs ago #80

"repugs are playing chess while the Democrats are playing checkers." J_William_Ryan 22 hrs ago #81

I read the San Francisco Chronicle article this morning. cksmithy 22 hrs ago #82

He deserves the same hearing as the Dem refused Franken RVN VET71 21 hrs ago #83

Actually that is not likely to be true karynnj 21 hrs ago #84

Didn't 16 or 17 women accuse TrumpenFuhrer of the same thing and REPUBLICANS DIDNT CARE??? NoMoreRepugs 21 hrs ago #86

I think the number was higher than that MustLoveBeagles 11 hrs ago #135

Yes, if Swalwell is responsible for sexual assault, he needs be held to account Grim Chieftain 21 hrs ago #87

They did this to Al Franklin too (nt) Pluvious 21 hrs ago #89

If he didn't do anything wrong IMO he should stay in the gov race and immediately file a lawsuit in2herbs 21 hrs ago #91

No mater what, the timing is sus SpankMe 21 hrs ago #95

it doesn't "prove that men are scum" Skittles 20 hrs ago #100

Maybe a good time for this RoseTrellis 20 hrs ago #96

I don't think so... WarGamer 20 hrs ago #99

Why isn't abuse believed pattyloutwo 20 hrs ago #101

Exactly, this is a hit job. Initech 19 hrs ago #104

The reactions here spotlight the hypocrisy of the republicans liberal N proud 19 hrs ago #105

No matter what he is guilty of making bad decisions!!! Pisces 19 hrs ago #106

I'm a California voter... GJGCA 19 hrs ago #107

I love the quote, ""Love is not love / Which alters when it alteration finds / Or bends with the remover to remove." Martin68 18 hrs ago #109

Epanalepsis, on the other hand... GJGCA 18 hrs ago #112

Love the Virginia Wolf quote. Martin68 51 min ago #142

they are at war, we are playing by the rules. pansypoo53219 18 hrs ago #114

They have abandoned the rules especially the rule of law. live love laugh 18 hrs ago #117

full scale cheating for sure. pansypoo53219 14 hrs ago #130

Swalwell"s Staff Has Thrown Him Under the Bus Locutusofborg 18 hrs ago #115

Who always benefits from these things? That's where the focus should also be. live love laugh 18 hrs ago #116

This news about Swalwell sucks.... but IcyPeas 17 hrs ago #119

Face the facts.. raising2moredems 16 hrs ago #124

I think the difference is that the republicans support the nastiest, hidden elements of the government. They are the LT Barclay 16 hrs ago #125

I hear roger stone was in on this Clouds Passing 15 hrs ago #126

Until there is proof of misconduct he should not step down. If kacekwl 15 hrs ago #127

So Katie Porter isn't electable because she used a swear word, but we're supposed pnwmom 7 hrs ago #137

I don't know. There's a lot of Democrats running which is being reported splits the vote and allowing the 2 Rs to Jbraybarten 1 hr ago #140