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pnwmom

(110,301 posts) Tue Apr 14, 2026, 07:16 PM Tuesday

As to the idea that the Swalwell accusers "conveniently timed" their accusations to interfere with the election. [View all]

We are far better off they came forward now, BEFORE the primary voters pick the top two candidates for the general election. CA democrats have more than a month and a half to choose a better candidate -- and they will.

And the R's can't dump on non-candidate Swalwell without reminding everyone of the abuser they put in the highest office in the land.

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As to the idea that the Swalwell accusers "conveniently timed" their accusations to interfere with the election. [View all] pnwmom Tuesday OP

True. mzmolly Tuesday #1

Only Dems who qualified for debate are Katie Porter, Swalwell, and Steyer crimycarny Tuesday #2

Agreed! Akakoji Tuesday #3

If he can get on the debate now that Swalwell dropped out--I think that would be hugely helpful crimycarny Tuesday #4

So much, so fast! BidenRocks Tuesday #5

Swalwell has resigned. He could have stayed on and fought it. So this isn't just public opinion. pnwmom Tuesday #7

Did you miss all the Democrats saying Trump needed the 25th amendment? EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #8

I was one that questioned the timing with the need for more evidence... Trueblue Texan Tuesday #6

Steyer is gaining. SleeplessinSoCal Tuesday #9