{"id":2517873,"date":"2025-12-05T08:26:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T13:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-are-eating-themselves-katie-porter-plummets-after-what-eric-swalwell-did\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T08:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T13:28:07","slug":"dems-are-eating-themselves-katie-porter-plummets-after-what-eric-swalwell-did","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-are-eating-themselves-katie-porter-plummets-after-what-eric-swalwell-did\/","title":{"rendered":"Dems Are Eating Themselves: Katie Porter Plummets After What Eric Swalwell Did"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdems-are-eating-themselves-katie-porter-plummets-after-what-eric-swalwell-did%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2517873&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The 2026 California governor&#8217;s race is becoming increasingly chaotic among Democrats as incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and expected to run for president in 2028. A recent Emerson College poll reveals former Rep. Katie Porter losing support following Rep. Eric Swalwell&#8217;s entry into the primary. Republican candidates Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton lead the overall field, indicating potential GOP opportunities if Democrats remain divided.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic support is fragmented, with Swalwell and Porter splitting the base-each polling around 11-12%. Porter&#8217;s campaign has been hurt by a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alex-mcfarland-more-than-a-motto-the-fight-between-truth-and-modern-day-values\/\" title=\"Alex McFarland: More Than a Motto \u2014 the Fight Between Truth and Modern-Day Values\">public relations issues<\/a> and a difficult reputation among staff and allies. Swalwell&#8217;s controversies also make him a polarizing figure within the party. With 31% of voters undecided, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >race remains wide open<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This internal Democratic conflict could provide Republicans a rare chance to win the governorship in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-business-owner-rips-into-gov-newsoms-covid-regulations\/\" title=\"Calif. business owner rips into Gov. Newsom\u2019s COVID regulations\">heavily blue state<\/a>. If Porter and Swalwell continue to fracture Democratic voters, GOP candidates may capitalize on the division and lack of a clear Democratic frontrunner, potentially ending decades of single-party dominance in California.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Democrats in California are eating their own as the 2026 governor&rsquo;s race grows increasingly chaotic.<\/p>\n<p>(Incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited and many expect him to enter the presidential race in 2028.)<\/p>\n<p>The latest poll from <a href=\"https:\/\/emersoncollegepolling.com\/california-2026-new-poll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emerson College<\/a> shows former Rep. Katie Porter slipping after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/embattled-rep-eric-swalwell-announces-run-california-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rep. Eric Swalwell<\/a> entered the primary, a development that Republicans may quietly celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>According to the poll, Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton lead the overall field with 13 percent and 12 percent, respectively, signaling an opening for GOP candidates if Democrats falter.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic support is fractured. Swalwell also currently stands at 12 percent, while Porter &mdash; once viewed as a frontrunner until a string of PR disasters &mdash; has dropped to 11 percent, reflecting the immediate impact of his entry.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>A full 31 percent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/terry-mcauliffe-fundraises-for-self-described-democratic-socialist\/\" title=\"Terry McAuliffe Fundraises For Self-Described ... Socialist\">voters remain undecided<\/a>, leaving the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/budget-and-international-headaches-already-compounding-for-eventual-house-speaker\/\" title=\"Budget and international issues already piling up for future House speaker.\">race wide open<\/a> and offering strategic opportunities for Republicans to capitalize on Democratic disunity.<\/p>\n<p>Just weeks ago, Porter seemed poised to carry the Democratic torch, appearing to have a clear path to the nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with Swalwell in the mix, the top tier of Democratic candidates has collapsed into chaos, leaving no obvious frontrunner to unite the party.<\/p>\n<p>The poll shows that Swalwell didn&rsquo;t just enter &mdash; he split Porter&rsquo;s coalition, leaving Democrats with a divided base and making it difficult to consolidate voter support.<\/p>\n<p>Among Democratic voters, support is scattered, signaling vulnerability for the party and weakening its position in the general election.<\/p>\n<p>Porter&rsquo;s flaws have long been visible, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/12\/04\/us-news\/ex-rep-katie-porter-sinking-in-polls-to-replace-california-governor-gavin-newsom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a> noted. She has been accused of being a tyrant, with a reputation for icy interactions with staff and an aggressive style that has rubbed even allies the wrong way.<\/p>\n<p>Swalwell brings his own baggage. His long-running controversies, including the Fang Fang debacle (a matter of national security), make him polarizing even among loyal Democrats, creating optics that could depress enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a primary featuring two controversial candidates with baggage, an image that could damage Democratic turnout and energize Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>For GOP voters, this division is an unexpected opportunity. Democratic self-inflicted chaos may open the door for a Republican candidate.<\/p>\n<p>If Democrats send two weak or flawed candidates to the top-two general election, Republicans could slip through, leveraging cohesion, unity, and a motivated base.<\/p>\n<p>Bianco currently polls ahead of either Democratic candidate, giving the GOP a potential structural advantage. Hilton, meanwhile, is tied with Swalwell and ahead of Porter.<\/p>\n<p>The 31 percent of undecided voters shows the race is far from over, but Republican voters may have the wind at their backs if the Democratic mess continues unchecked.<\/p>\n<p>If Porter and Swalwell continue duking it out, they may deliver exactly the scenario Republicans have long hoped for: a real chance to win California&rsquo;s governorship.<\/p>\n<p>For Democrats, the question should be: why are voters being asked to back two deeply flawed candidates?<\/p>\n<p>For Republicans, this may be the best opportunity in years to put a red governor in Sacramento, ending the one-party dominance and chaos in the Golden State.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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