By Josh Koehn – Published April 12, 2026, 11:42 p.m. ET – New York Post
My cmnt: Like some many democrat slease-bags of the #MeToo revelations it was an “open” secret that Swalwell, like Harvey Weinstein, was abusing women. Democrats don’t give a damn about anyone or any group they pretend to care about. All they want is power and they will try to attain and keep it anyway they can.
The reaction many Democrats and Republicans had to Rep. Eric Swalwell suspending his campaign for California governor on Sunday after a slew of sexual assault allegations was essentially the same: What took so long?
Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and leading Republican candidate in the race, said his exit was inevitable and questioned why he entered the contest in the first place.
“It just shows you the disgusting arrogance of these career politicians — they have total contempt for the voters, assuming they can do whatever they want and get away with it,” Hilton told The Post via email.
“Even worse is the sickening hypocrisy of the Democrat elite in California.”
Hilton alleged prominent Democrats and labor groups were aware of the situation, claiming endorsements and financial support continued despite what he described as an “open secret on Capitol Hill and Sacramento.”
He specifically criticized Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Adam Schiff, teacher unions and the SEIU, accusing them of “fake outrage and condemnation.”
“California is ruled by a corrupt Democrat cabal that is collapsing into chaos, sleaze and scandal,” Hilton said.
“The Swalwell Stink is on the entire corrupt Democrat machine in California.”
Rusty Hicks, chair of the California Democratic Party, issued a statement to The Post saying that Swalwell had “finally done the right thing by ending his campaign for Governor.”
“Swalwell’s reprehensible actions confirmed he is unqualified and unfit to seek or hold public office in California,” Hicks said in a statement. “I hope that Swalwell is held accountable for his actions and the courageous victims and survivors who have come forward receive the justice they deserve.”
Swalwell’s name cannot be removed from the June 2 primary election ballot, so Hicks said he is calling on Democrats to avoid voting for the congressman because “he is unfit for public office and receives as little support as possible at the ballot box.”
Assemblymember James Gallagher, a Republican from Yuba City who’s running to succeed the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa in the House, said he was “curious” what Swalwell intends to do after suspending his campaign.
“I hope it means he’s quitting the campaign, but next he needs to resign from Congress,” Gallagher said. He added, “And if he doesn’t resign, I believe he’ll be kicked out along with Rep. [Tony] Gonzalez.”
Gonzalez, a Republican from Texas, is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations, according to Axios.
Gallagher said Swalwell’s supporters could fan out behind the crowded field of Democrats still in the race.
Here’s the latest on the allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell
- Powerhouse attorney reveals alleged Eric Swalwell rape victim is about to drop even more evidence
- Staggering number of booze deliveries Eric Swalwell charged to campaign — including Vegas bender
- Eric Swalwell blew $75K from defunct congressional campaign on booze, hotels and more, filings show
- Bill Maher calls Eric Swalwell a ‘f–king creep,’ says he ‘never liked’ the disgraced Democrat
“We could be looking at the top two being Republicans,” he said.
Eccentric billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, who has spent more than $1 million supporting Swalwell’s campaign, was so sickened by Swalwell’s actions that he told The Post on Sunday he is quitting the Democratic Party.
“F—ing tell everyone I’m a libertarian,” Cloobeck said in an exclusive interview. “F— you, Democrat Party. I’m a libertarian now.”
Larry Gerston, professor emeritus of political science at San José State University, told The Post that Swalwell’s decision to suspend his campaign “isn’t a surprise.”
“The fact that at least four women have accused him of inappropriate activity — and that his office in DC has supported those people and so many people on his campaign have dropped out — it really leaves Swalwell no other choice.”
He added, “The only question now is when he will literally drop out.”
Gerston predicted that progressive billionaire Tom Steyer and former Congresswoman Katie Porter would likely pick up the most votes if Swalwell follows through in ending his campaign.
“Why? Because I think their politics are closer — they overlap with Swalwell’s more than any of the other candidates,” Gerston said.
“There’s also Xavier Becerra and Betty Yee, but they’re so far down the ladder [in the polls].”
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