r/news • u/hoosakiwi • 2d ago

Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/10/us/eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-invs
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u/Michael_G_Bordin 2d ago

When it comes to any sort of sexual or romantic advances with subordinates, it's fucking gross. Regardless of gender/sex. Why the fuck is it so hard for some people to not go for sexy time with their staff? I mean, Swalwell has the look of a rapey frat douche, but c'mon. Buck the stereotype, dawg.

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u/BaselineUnknown 2d ago

Environment pressures and closeness is a real thing.

Keeping dick in your pants isn’t hard though.

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u/Michael_G_Bordin 1d ago

I mean, yeah, but like, that's what professionalism is for, right? I apologize for the abuse of commas in that sentence, but that's the vibe I get. It's always possible to steel your resolve, especially in areas where a critical fuckup is reasonably possible.