"To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made - but that's my fight, not a campaign's."
"Every member in Congress knows not to let any young staffer around Swalwell or Matt Gaetz, it's not a secret there."
"No, I'm not surprised frankly because there have been rumors after rumors after rumors, his colleague in Washington pretty much said that."
"But right now, this is a mess. It's a mess for the Democratic Party, and it's a mess for California primary voters."
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor due to sexual assault allegations. He expressed regret for past mistakes and emphasized that he will fight the allegations personally. His exit alters the dynamics of the Democratic primary, where he previously held a narrow lead. Criticism regarding Swalwell has persisted in Washington, with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy noting concerns about his interactions with young staffers. Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown mentioned longstanding rumors about Swalwell, indicating that his departure leaves uncertainty for voters and party leaders.
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