Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson pressed just how many Democrats were aware of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) behavior before sexual assault allegations came out that led to his resignation. Whisperings of Swalwell’s involvement with women was “almost like an open secret in Democratic politics,” Benson said on Fox Business’s the Evening Edit Thursday. Benson […]
Swalwell an ‘open secret in Democratic politics’: Guy Benson
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Fri 23:12 - The Hill
Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations
Sat 13:33 - Washington Examiner
Swalwell calls sexual assault allegations ‘flat false’ and promises to ‘fight’
Sun 21:12 - Al Jazeera English
Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations
Mon 00:59 - NPR
Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor
Mon 06:15 - Sky News (UK)
California governor candidate quits race following sexual assault allegations
Mon 08:45 - NPR
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegations
Mon 15:25 - The Hill
These Democrats are calling on Swalwell to leave Congress
Mon 18:00 - Fox News
Swalwell faces House ethics probe over alleged sexual misconduct as expulsion threat looms
Mon 21:41 - Fox News
Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations torpedoed gubernatorial bid
Mon 21:49 - NPR
Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations
Mon 22:29 - Sky News (UK)
Democrat resigns from Congress following sexual assault allegations
Mon 22:54 - Fox News
Embattled Rep Tony Gonzales announces plans to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
Tue 00:54 - Fox News
Swalwell's 'best friend' in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career
Tue 01:53 - Fox News
'Smart decision': Swalwell's resignation spurs praise from both parties after bombshell allegations emerge
Tue 08:41 - NPR
The ethics behind the resignations of 2 congressmen following misconduct allegations
Tue 09:00 - Fox News
Swalwell’s former Dem rival unloads on his ‘lightweight’ career as sexual assault allegations emerge
Tue 14:42 - Fox News
Billionaire sugar daddy kicks Swalwell out of his mansion, wants $1M back after heinous sex allegations
Tue 15:15 - Fox News
Swalwell's fall from grace sparks Democrat rush to return campaign contributions amid scrutiny
Tue 15:19 - Fox News
Pelosi distances herself from ally Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations
Tue 16:15 - Fox News
Critics blast Democrats after Swalwell resignation, say saga shows ‘how politics really works’
Tue 16:28 - The Hill
Pelosi says she had no knowledge about Swalwell's alleged behavior
Tue 16:34 - Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: New Swalwell accuser details sexual misconduct claims at press conference
Tue 16:46 - Fox News
Swalwell resignation collides with China-linked scandal as critics demand file release
Tue 19:07 - Fox News
Swalwell out amid sexual assault allegations after 13 years in Congress
Tue 21:12 - Fox News
‘He should go’: Senate Dems turned on Swalwell ahead of resignation announcement
Tue 21:49 - Al Jazeera English
Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
Wed 00:40 - Fox News
Former Swalwell ally says longtime friendship with him 'clouded my judgement' as rumors swirled in DC
Wed 09:00 - Washington Post
How Eric Swalwell rose to the top of Democratic politics as rumors followed him
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Dems race to distance themselves from Swalwell amid allegations of rape, assault
Wed 12:00 - The Hill
Swalwell sexual misconduct allegations spur legal storm
Wed 15:45 - The Hill
Boebert says Congress should go after pensions of Swalwell, Gonzales
Wed 15:53 - The Hill
Swalwell accused of sexual assault as legal questions mount: Join the live discussion
Wed 18:52 - Fox News
Leavitt puts Democrats on defense as ‘disgusting’ allegations against Swalwell mount
Wed 23:48 - Washington Examiner
Pirro opens tip line for alleged Swalwell sexual misconduct
Thu 10:00 - Fox News
Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn
Thu 10:00 - Fox News
Eric Swalwell campaign paid hotel where accuser Lonna Drewes claims assault took place
Thu 11:00 - Fox News
FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged
Thu 11:30 - Fox News
Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations
Thu 15:15 - Fox News
Rosie O'Donnell heartbroken over Swalwell scandal, declaring 'men suck' after Bill Clinton comparison
Thu 20:20 - Fox News
DOJ opens investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations
Thu 21:57 - Fox News
House lawmakers express disgust over Swalwell not being exposed sooner: 'It's shameful'
Thu 22:00 - Fox News
Hillary Clinton rips Trump on migrant child detentions, but Bill Clinton’s own record cuts deep
Fri 00:00 - Fox News
Swalwell was dubbed the 'Snapchat king of Congress' years before sexual misconduct scandal emerged
Fri 15:44 - Washington Examiner
Swalwell an ‘open secret in Democratic politics’: Guy Benson