Why is this in the news because we already knew Swallowsowell was a shitbag? Simple, it is a sacrifice to eliminate the field because right now the DemocRATS have to many candidates running which will cause two Republicans to be the only choice in the general. A system designed to ensure DemocRAT only win for the Governors seat has backfired. They are trying to eliminate some of the field but politicians are arrogant narcists who be damned if they are going to quit because they each think they know best.
The CA system put in place by Democrats which allows for the top two vote getters regardless of party to run in November, has backfired. The top two right now are Republicans. Swallowell needed to be eliminated. Dems are hoping Katie Porter can get the votes. From worse, Swallowell, to worser, Katie Porter.