DEMOCRAT DISASTER! Eric Swalwell Abandoned by Every Endorser — Could California Flip for the First Time in Decades?

 

Swalwell humiliated by Kash Patel

Rep. Eric Swalwell has now lost all 21 endorsements from fellow Democrat colleagues in a stunning political collapse that unfolded in less than 24 hours, throwing the California governor’s race into complete chaos.

As The Gateway Pundit has previously reported, Swalwell has been facing a growing wave of serious allegations, including claims of sexual assault and misconduct—allegations he has repeatedly denied.

But despite those denials, the political fallout has been swift, coordinated, and devastating. 

The final blow came when Rep. Adelita Grijalva rescinded her endorsement, officially leaving Swalwell with zero support from Democrat members of Congress. Her statement was blunt, calling the allegations “deeply disturbing and disqualifying.”

She was far from alone.

High-profile Democrats, including Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego, joined a wave of House members who withdrew their backing.

Reps. Scott Peters, Linda Sánchez, Jimmy Panetta, and Julia Brownley also pulled their endorsements, signaling a complete collapse of institutional support. 

Even more damaging, Rep. Jimmy Gomez resigned from his role as a campaign chair, while multiple California state lawmakers and influential labor unions quickly distanced themselves from the campaign.

Behind the scenes, the situation appears even worse.

Swalwell’s fundraising infrastructure has begun to unravel, with his ActBlue page reportedly taken down and campaign ad buys being pulled. At least one major fundraiser has already been canceled, and reports indicate the campaign is rapidly losing staff. What was once considered a competitive gubernatorial bid is now widely seen as being in free fall.

The legal pressure is also intensifying. Swalwell is reportedly under investigation by the Manhattan district attorney, adding another layer of uncertainty to his political future.

Meanwhile, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has announced plans to force a vote to expel him from Congress, escalating the situation beyond the governor’s race and into his role in Washington.

Swalwell has pushed back, stating in a video message that the allegations are “absolutely false” and insisting that the incidents “did not happen.” However, those denials have done little to slow the rapid erosion of support within his own party.

Party leadership is now openly turning against him. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, and Democrat Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued a joint statement urging Swalwell to immediately end his campaign.

Just days ago, Swalwell was considered one of the frontrunners for the Democrat nomination in California’s gubernatorial race. That reality has now completely changed.

The speed and scale of the collapse raise a broader question: who is next?

Swalwell was the only Democrat in the top three for governor. Chad Bianco, the Republican sheriff of Riverside County, has 14% support from likely voters, including those leaning toward his candidacy.

Steve Hilton, a conservative commentator and Fox News host, also has 14% support, with a smaller share of direct supporters and a larger share of voters leaning in his direction.

Swalwell had the highest level of direct support among Democrats, with 11% backing his campaign and another 1% leaning his way. 

Two other Democrats, former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter and Tom Steyer, have 7% and 11%, respectively. A poll conducted by the same firm a few weeks earlier showed a three-way tie at 10% among the leading Democrats in the race.

If Democrats are to win the race, the only path forward would be consolidating behind a single candidate. Katie Porter, however, has faced her own controversy. As previously reported by The Gateway Pundit, Porter was exposed for an outburst toward a staffer in a re-surfaced video clip.

Tom Steyer remains another option, though many Democrats are hesitant to rally behind him due to his billionaire status. He has also faced criticism from within the party, including accusations related to investments connected to ICE detention facilities.

Swalwell’s sudden political downfall underscores how quickly support can evaporate when allegations reach a critical mass, particularly within a party increasingly sensitive to internal pressure and public perception. 

For Democrats, this moment extends beyond one candidate—it raises questions about the stability of the entire field.

With one of the leading contenders effectively removed from the race, the California governor’s contest is now wide open, and the scramble to fill the vacuum has already begun.

What happens next may shape not just the future of one campaign—but the direction of the Democrat Party in one of the most important states in the country.