Following Rape Accusations Against Swalwell, Newsom Fundraises Off His Ouster

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a fundraising email shortly after former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations, including rape accusations, using the vacancy to urge donors to help Democrats quickly reclaim the seat. “With a very slim Republican majority in Congress, I was not going to give Mike Johnson even a ...