Posted on 11/21/2025 4:55:31 AM PST by DFG
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Thursday that he will run for California governor, the latest Democrat to join the crowded race to succeed outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Swalwell, who has served in Congress since 2013, will face a list of high-profile Democrats that includes former Rep. Katie Porter, former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and activist billionaire Tom Steyer, who entered the race to lead the deep-blue state on Wednesday.
Swalwell announced his gubernatorial run on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" On his new campaign website, the California Democrat focused on the need to tackle high costs and affordability as the reason he's running for statewide office.
"I’m running for Governor because prices are too high and people are scared. California’s next governor has two jobs. One, keep the worst president in history out of our homes, out of our streets, and out of our lives," he said.
He continued, "A lot of candidates talk about taking on Trump. I’m taking him on in real time. My January 6 lawsuit is one of the only lawsuits against the President that survived his new presidency. Speaker Pelosi selected me to help lead his impeachment, and today, I’m leading the Democrats’ effort in the House to investigate January 6."
Swalwell, 45, gained prominence during President Donald Trump’s first term in office when he was heavily involved in both in both impeachment proceedings. That included a stint as a House manager for Trump’s second impeachment trial.
He also ran for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, but never polled above the low single digits and ended his bid after just a few months.
Swalwell has remained a fervent critic of Trump, which has made him a target of the president and his allies.
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A protector and fighter for chicom supremacy.
LOL. Thanks for posting.
Oh, for the love of Fang Fang…
If the DOJ was doing it’s job, this POS wouldn’t be able to run for another position.
And farter
FANG FANG! BANG BANG!
“Hey Eric, Fang Fang love you long time.”
Am looking forward to the debate between the Psycho and the Steer. (Not really)
Has Xi Jinping endorsed him yet?
Wait a minute-isn’t Katie Porter both?
This clown will likely be the next governor of California.
California is lost.
Blondi and Patel are Trump’s worst picks. It’s Sessions and Wray part deaux.
Protector and Farter.
I hope this means he will not be a member of the next Congress. The guy is a total disgrace.
All the DemonRat candidates are horrible .... but one of them will be elected to further destroy CA.
Trump chose wisely.
You would do well to not try to make your own narrow views reality
He gained notoriety when he farted during an interview while being filmed. He can deny all he wants but his action was visible and well heard.
Please connect the dots from your post to the article at hand.
LOL! Smellwell?
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