Swalwell’s Sudden Collapse Isn’t About ‘Sexual Misconduct’
I & I Editorial Board
April 14, 2026
Just a few weeks ago, Rep. Eric Swalwell was said to be leading a crowded pack of Democrats trying to win the nomination for California’s governor. Then, in the blink of an eye, his party abandoned him.
The alleged reason is evidence of sexual misconduct. In reality, Swalwell fell victim to the Democratic Party’s unquenchable lust for power and California’s bizarre jungle primary.
On Friday, the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN both ran stories about women accusing him of sexual misconduct. Within hours, Democrats were taking their endorsements back and calling on him to drop out of the race. By Sunday, he’d suspended his campaign. On Monday, he said he would resign from Congress.
Has any politician fallen so far so fast?
Keep in mind that the normal way for Democrats to handle accusations of sexual misconduct – including rape allegations – among one of their own is to circle the wagons and count on the press to smear the accusers. (Just ask Paula Jones or Tara Reade.)
So why did Democrats and the mainstream press instantly throw Swalwell overboard – before any of the allegations had even been investigated?
It has less to do with his antics than it does with the upcoming California governor’s race and the state’s bizarre “jungle” primary system.
Let us explain.
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