From Backing to Abandonment: Swalwell's Governor Bid Collapses in Days

Influential California Democrats quickly endorsed a little-known congressman for governor—and then just as quickly withdrew their support. Representative Eric Swalwell was not a prominent figure in the state's political scene. Yet, powerful groups moved to support his campaign for governor in recent weeks. That support vanished almost immediately. The groups abandoned Swalwell after public allegations of sexual assault emerged against him. The rapid sequence of events—a sudden rise in backing followed by a sudden collapse—has marked a dramatic start to the state's gubernatorial race.