California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor
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SAN DIEGO — While their spring convention was held beneath mostly sunny San Diego skies, delegates and leaders of the California Republican party basked in a different sort of glow over the weekend as the campaign for a leading Democratic candidate for governor imploded because of allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.The party did not endorse a candidate for governor on Sunday because neither of the top Republicans — Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and former Fox News host Steve Hilton — received the support of 60% of delegates.Bianco won 49% while Hilton had 44%; 7% of delegates voted not to endorse in the race.
“We’re very happy,” Bianco said after the vote.“We got the popular vote here, right? Ultimately, our goal is to win California, and you win California with the popular vote ...
Californians are looking for a leader.Californians are looking for integrity.
Californians are looking for honesty.And they want someone that they know is going to be looking out for them, working for them, and that’s why I won this vote.” Hilton also said he was pleased by his showing.“Chad came into this convention thinking he had it in the bag,” Hilton said.
“I think we made a lot of progress this week and I think the endorsement of President Trump is the one that’s gonna be decisive in the primary.”The convention took place as a former staff member for Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) accused him of forcing himself on her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent, according to reports published by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.
Three other women also accused Swalwell of misconduct that included sending and soliciting explicit photos and messages.Swalwell has not withdrawn from the race, but within hours of the allegations top supporters withdrew endorsements of the East Bay Area congressman, including Sen.Adam Schiff, campaign co-chairs Rep...