Schiff endorses Swalwell for California governor

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LATimes

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has endorsed Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) for California governor, the Swalwell campaign and a Schiff spokesperson said Monday.

Schiff, in a statement, said Swalwell “has the vision and strength to take on our state’s biggest challenges and make real progress, from lowering costs for families to protecting our democracy from Donald Trump.”

“Congressman Swalwell and I worked together to investigate Trump during his first presidency, and Eric played a leadership role in the impeachment trial after the President incited a violent mob to attack the capitol on January 6th,” Schiff said. “What I saw then, and what I know now, is that Eric is fully prepared to get things done and deliver for the Golden State, even as he will fight to protect our values, rights and freedoms.”

[RandySF]

1. This is the first endorsement in many years that might sway me.

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2. Me, too.

Definitely will be on the plus side for Swalwell.

[Fiendish Thingy]

3. Swalwell might not make it to the top two unless a bunch of the Dem candidates drop out soon

There are over a dozen Dem candidates, and just three Republicans.

California has a “jungle primary” where the top two vote getters advance to the general election.

I’m sure it is clear to see the mathematical disadvantages with the Dem vote being split among so many candidates.

[obamanut2012]

4. I hope Eric wins

[MuseRider]

5. Way over here in Kansas

I would vote for him in a second. I likely do not know as much about him but he has always impressed me.

[JoseBalow]

6. I also endorse him!

I like him, he's a fighter and would make a great governor.