About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Eric Swalwell's exit from the California governor's race and how it affects the remaining candidates.
It’s been one week since Rep. Eric Swalwell ended his run for governor after multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Before that, he was starting to consolidate support from voters in the progressive, vote-rich Bay Area. Now that he’s out of the race, the remaining candidates – especially the leading Democrats – are trying to win over his supporters before the June 2 primary. Links: How to watch the California governor’s debate on KRON4 and KRON4+ The Rise and Fall of Eric Swallwell (The Bay) Betty Yee Becomes Latest Democrat to Exit California Governor’s Race With Swalwell Out, Who Will Bay Area Voters Support for California Governor? California Governor Candidates Compete for Swalwell's Endorsements, Donors and Voters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- California governor's race
- Eric Swalwell
- political endorsements
- Democratic candidates
- Bay Area voters
Keywords
- California
- governor's race
- Eric Swalwell
- Betty Yee
- Democrats
- Bay Area
- primary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KQED, KRON4
Places: California
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