About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation on the California governor's race.

Playbook’s Jack Blanchard is joined by POLITICO California Bureau Chief Melanie Mason for a deep dive into the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). Once a rising Democratic star and gubernatorial contender, Swalwell’s career unraveled after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Mason breaks down the long-circulated private warnings about the lawmaker, how his political allies are responding and what comes next in the California governor’s race.

People in this episode

Host: Jack Blanchard

Guest: Melanie Mason

Topics covered

• California governor's race
• Eric Swalwell
• sexual misconduct
• political allies

Keywords

• resignation
• Democratic star
• political fallout

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Places: California, Calif.

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