Swalwell sees attacks from left and right as California's race for governor heats up
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Rep. Eric Swalwell is the most-attacked candidate in California's gubernatorial race, facing criticism from both left and right.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell is drawing criticism from both progressive and conservative camps as California's gubernatorial race intensifies, making him the race's most-attacked candidate despite no clear frontrunner emerging. Swalwell, a Democratic congressman, faces scrutiny from the left and right simultaneously—a position that typically signals a candidate gaining traction in a crowded primary field. The attacks underscore the fractious nature of California's open-seat governor's race, where multiple Democrats are competing to succeed the termed-out incumbent. Swalwell's emergence as a central target suggests his campaign has gained enough visibility to become the focal point for opposing factions within the party and across the political spectrum. His vulnerability to dual-front criticism could either strengthen his standing with centrist voters or damage his viability depending on how he responds.
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