"California Federation of Labor Unions President Lorena Gonzalez confronted Swalwell over rumors of womanizing and illicit photos, stating, 'He's a liar. He's just a very skillful politician who did not tell the truth even when asked directly.'"
"Swalwell's rapid rise and fall has left Democratic leaders questioning whether they had a blind spot regarding his alleged behavior, which has been described as an open secret on Capitol Hill."
Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor gained momentum with a statewide tour and ad launch, supported by influential figures in Sacramento. However, his candidacy quickly unraveled following serious allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior towards women. Despite denying the claims, Swalwell withdrew from the race and resigned from Congress. The fallout raised concerns among Democratic leaders about their awareness of his alleged misconduct, prompting unions and consultants to distance themselves from him and return donations.
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