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raising2moredems

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124. Face the facts..

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:02 PM

7 hrs ago

Like when Rauner was gov in IL, the dem majorities in the house and senate neutered him. Dude didn't know how to deal with Madigan.
I too smell a skunk but after all, pedophiles are a protected people in the little "r" party.

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I may get banned for this, but [View all] grumpyduck 15 hrs ago OP

I'm not saying he is innocent, but I do believe the timing stinks of rat fuckery. SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #1

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 15 hrs ago #3

I was with you until I saw 'FOUR WOMEN' RandomNumbers 15 hrs ago #7

Has anyone credible asked them why they waited until now? SheltieLover 15 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 15 hrs ago #24

Scattered throughout the CNN article, which is long RandomNumbers 15 hrs ago #27

That is, indeed, a commonality among sexual assault survivors, but I'm still reserving judgment. SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #28

Good point and I mostly agree with you. Time should tell. RandomNumbers 15 hrs ago #35

And, at least, the alleged victims were not children! SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #67

I agree with you. I think everyone involved .. Women, men, witnesses should take a polygraph. Trueblue1968 13 hrs ago #92

Because Swallwell has been outspoken about kraznov. SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #93

I have been thinking of polygraphs as a complainant myself jfz9580m 5 hrs ago #131

an ABSOLUTELY common dynamic in sexual assault .. - - - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin 15 hrs ago #32

Maybe he's skilled at gaslighting wolfie001 14 hrs ago #70

"why did you wait ?" is an age old question that has an unfortunate history of being weaponized .... stopdiggin 15 hrs ago #31

Here are some resources on why many victims don't come forward EdmondDantes_ 15 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 14 hrs ago #40

I didn't know that. EdmondDantes_ 14 hrs ago #41

Politico says they've seen a written confidentiality and non-disparagement agreement muriel_volestrangler 14 hrs ago #50

If it was pukes, not fooled 14 hrs ago #65

You must be male..... Biglinda 52 13 hrs ago #78

I am not male & am a strong feminist with a strong bs sniffer & this stinks! SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #79

My beloved lover of Shelties... mr715 13 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 12 hrs ago #94

Exactly, and right through the whole "Me Too!" movement. pandr32 10 hrs ago #113

But four women all now? hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #22

I don't know either, Jill, but phone numbers can be spoofed and we know ruskies are great at hacking... SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #26

Agreed, Sheltie. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #97

I'm on the fence too RandomNumbers 15 hrs ago #30

The unfortunate thing is that he'll already be cancelled. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #98

I have no idea soldierant 7 hrs ago #128

Please don't. hamsterjill 4 hrs ago #132

California's jungle primary is weird. DemocratSinceBirth 14 hrs ago #45

You get it FHRRK1 9 hrs ago #118

D versus R we win. D versus D we win. DemocratSinceBirth 9 hrs ago #121

I remember several women coming forward after Tara Reade. pandr32 13 hrs ago #85

This message was self-deleted by its author usedtobedemgurl 11 hrs ago #103

Dangle $1 million each SonOfNebanaube 11 hrs ago #102

I was skeptical about one accuser, as she had a continuing relationship, but with four accusers? Nah, bye Eric Pompoy 1 hr ago #136

Why? Having Swalwell drop out now helps Democrats. yardwork 15 hrs ago #11

That's the problem with CA's jungle primary DemocratSinceBirth 14 hrs ago #49

Someone will. That's a certainty. paleotn 14 hrs ago #61

Swalwell is finished. DemocratSinceBirth 14 hrs ago #68

Yes, he is finished. But that's not the end of the world. paleotn 14 hrs ago #71

Four accusers whose accounts have been corroborated DemocratSinceBirth 14 hrs ago #75

Putting on a Pedestal Is One Thing WizumbODaSage 13 hrs ago #88

So Do I WiVoter 15 hrs ago #15

It was self sabotage Fiendish Thingy 15 hrs ago #2

Sometimes Democrats need math lessons OR, they need to think of the party before themselves. LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #123

Reason No. I-Lost-Count why victims don't speak out: They're seen as saboteurs. WhiskeyGrinder 15 hrs ago #4

These threads.... smh. yardwork 15 hrs ago #12

It's sad that we're still doing this EdmondDantes_ 15 hrs ago #13

He can still run. As a Republican n/t leftstreet 15 hrs ago #5

If he could up his numbers to double digits he could be a GOP presidential nominee in 2028. Vinca 15 hrs ago #16

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Speaking of banning... EYESORE 9001 15 hrs ago #19

Darn!!! Did I just miss a visit from our resident troll??? niyad 15 hrs ago #37

How INTERESTING......... some_of_us_are_sane 15 hrs ago #20

Hmmmmm, one of our resident trolls, perhaps? And I missed them! niyad 15 hrs ago #39

Yes, the library must be closed today. Spazito 14 hrs ago #44

LOL!! some_of_us_are_sane 14 hrs ago #74

Probably niyad some_of_us_are_sane 14 hrs ago #69

Definitely not her first post BumRushDaShow 14 hrs ago #60

That doesn't really make sense, though. yardwork 15 hrs ago #8

This +1 Emile 15 hrs ago #14

https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/primary-elections-california mikewv 15 hrs ago #21

Yep Lifeafter70 10 hrs ago #110

Yes, this is a good point. True Dough 15 hrs ago #23

Ah but this is why it is such a cunning plot. Disaffected 15 hrs ago #36

And.....? yardwork 14 hrs ago #53

How many of those Dems have been as vocal as Swalwell against Piggy? MorbidButterflyTat 14 hrs ago #51

It's not a democratic primary, it's a " jungle " primary questionseverything 14 hrs ago #55

so all these former Democratic staffers - have reemerged as Republican operatives .. ? stopdiggin 15 hrs ago #10

You are 100% correct ABC123Easy 15 hrs ago #17

It's a lot better for these accusations to have come out now, LisaL 15 hrs ago #18

I am a Katie Porter fan myself! BlueMTexpat 15 hrs ago #25

It wouldn't surprise me if it came from a Democrat. Renew Deal 15 hrs ago #29

I have to agree, so much infighting. 😔 nt Raine 6 hrs ago #129

Roger Stone did it to Al Franken. The Wizard 15 hrs ago #33

Took 3 weeks and 6 additional women accusing Franken before the calls to resign EdmondDantes_ 15 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 14 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 14 hrs ago #42

Agree mikewv 14 hrs ago #47

I sure hope so! LymphocyteLover 9 hrs ago #122

Absolutely. MorbidButterflyTat 14 hrs ago #46

Tee yourself up and guess what happens? FiveFifteen 14 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 14 hrs ago #52

So we should hang a man before we have any evidence? Autumn 11 hrs ago #108

100% this obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #54

Why are these allegations only surfacing now? dlk 14 hrs ago #56

Did you doubt E Jean Carroll or Christine Blasey Ford? EdmondDantes_ 14 hrs ago #64

Apparently you missed the line in my post, "Women should be believed" dlk 10 hrs ago #111

Has Eric responded? GreenWave 14 hrs ago #57

He did apologize to his wife for "past errors" whatever that means. Otherwise it was a denial. 33taw 14 hrs ago #73

It means he had lots of extramarital sex. mr715 3 hrs ago #133

Simply stating what he said. I don't have enough info to have an opinion. 33taw 3 hrs ago #134

Conspiracy theories always going to happen. Jacson6 14 hrs ago #58

Better chance? How about just slightly above zero chance. paleotn 14 hrs ago #59

See if there is some outfit that is bankrolling them. valleyrogue 14 hrs ago #62

This perspective is bullshit. hunter 14 hrs ago #63

And these are very serious allegations jfz9580m 9 hrs ago #120

I agree. Remember Joe Biden. Let's get to the truth. Joinfortmill 14 hrs ago #66

It's the double standard Ibapah 14 hrs ago #72

Where is Roger stone in this? UpInArms 14 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 13 hrs ago #77

We should know our candidates better. When they tell you who they are the first time believe them. Walleye 13 hrs ago #80

"repugs are playing chess while the Democrats are playing checkers." J_William_Ryan 13 hrs ago #81

I read the San Francisco Chronicle article this morning. cksmithy 13 hrs ago #82

He deserves the same hearing as the Dem refused Franken RVN VET71 13 hrs ago #83

Actually that is not likely to be true karynnj 13 hrs ago #84

Didn't 16 or 17 women accuse TrumpenFuhrer of the same thing and REPUBLICANS DIDNT CARE??? NoMoreRepugs 13 hrs ago #86

I think the number was higher than that MustLoveBeagles 2 hrs ago #135

Yes, if Swalwell is responsible for sexual assault, he needs be held to account Grim Chieftain 13 hrs ago #87

They did this to Al Franklin too (nt) Pluvious 13 hrs ago #89

If he didn't do anything wrong IMO he should stay in the gov race and immediately file a lawsuit in2herbs 13 hrs ago #91

No mater what, the timing is sus SpankMe 12 hrs ago #95

it doesn't "prove that men are scum" Skittles 12 hrs ago #100

Maybe a good time for this RoseTrellis 12 hrs ago #96

I don't think so... WarGamer 12 hrs ago #99

Why isn't abuse believed pattyloutwo 12 hrs ago #101

Exactly, this is a hit job. Initech 11 hrs ago #104

The reactions here spotlight the hypocrisy of the republicans liberal N proud 11 hrs ago #105

No matter what he is guilty of making bad decisions!!! Pisces 11 hrs ago #106

I'm a California voter... GJGCA 11 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 10 hrs ago #109

Epanalepsis, on the other hand... GJGCA 10 hrs ago #112

they are at war, we are playing by the rules. pansypoo53219 10 hrs ago #114

They have abandoned the rules especially the rule of law. live love laugh 9 hrs ago #117

full scale cheating for sure. pansypoo53219 6 hrs ago #130

Swalwell"s Staff Has Thrown Him Under the Bus Locutusofborg 10 hrs ago #115

Who always benefits from these things? That's where the focus should also be. live love laugh 9 hrs ago #116

This news about Swalwell sucks.... but IcyPeas 9 hrs ago #119

Face the facts.. raising2moredems 7 hrs ago #124

I think the difference is that the republicans support the nastiest, hidden elements of the government. They are the LT Barclay 7 hrs ago #125

I hear roger stone was in on this Clouds Passing 7 hrs ago #126

Until there is proof of misconduct he should not step down. If kacekwl 7 hrs ago #127