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Fiendish Thingy

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

Reply to quaint (Original post)

Tue Feb 10, 2026, 02:19 PM

Yesterday

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.

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Schiff endorses Swalwell for California governor [View all] quaint Yesterday OP

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

Me, too. quaint Yesterday #2

Swalwell might not make it to the top two unless a bunch of the Dem candidates drop out soon Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #3

I hope Eric wins obamanut2012 Yesterday #4

Way over here in Kansas MuseRider Yesterday #5

I also endorse him! JoseBalow 21 hrs ago #6