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politico.comEric Swalwell Thought He Was Untouchable — Until He Wasn’tThe allegations that ended Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid fit a longstanding pattern of behavior.

This quote from a Swalwell staffer sums up a lot of problems: “When you’re just living in D.C., politicians on the Hill almost create an alternate universe where they and their staffers feel like they can make up their own rules. You can create your own reality.” www.politico.com/news/magazin...

13 Apr

How the Congressional race to fill Eric Swalwell’s House seat after he resigned will work:

The Downballot@the-downballot.com

CA special election rules: • Gov must call special w/in 14 days of vacancy • Special election must take place 126-140 days after that *UNLESS* • If special can be consolidated w/regularly scheduled election, can wait up to 200 days That means #CA14 special could be simultaneous with Nov general.

nytimes.comOpinion | The Old Way of Campaigning Won’t Cut It Anymore

6 Apr

Great read in the New York Times from campaign veteran David Plouffe on how Democrats should campaign on a daily basis in 2026: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/o... Focus on: - Content creation tailored for each platform - Voters’ authentic real stories of how the GOP’s chaos is affecting them.

29 Mar

People EVERYWHERE are standing up. #NoKings From Maine to Montana.

Indivisible ❌👑@indivisible.org

Thank you for making No Kings 3 the biggest day of mass protest that America has ever seen. #NoKings

Bird’s-eye view of the huge crowds for #NoKings Sacramento on Capitol Ave! @50501movement.bsky.social

Vince D. Monroy@vincedmonroy.bsky.social

HAPPENING NOW: Aerial coverage of a LARGE CROWD of demonstrators marching in Northern California to protest against the current administration’s actions and policies as part of the No Kings Day events happening across the nation 📍California

A blue spring. Let’s wash this evil out of DC. Let’s wash this disease from our nation. #NoKings Sacramento, California.

‘PROTEST while you STILL CAN’ Sacramento #NoKings. @50501movement.bsky.social

Huge #NoKings at the Capitol! Sacramento, California. USA. @50501movement.bsky.social