Calif. billionaire surges in governor's race betting markets as Swalwell craters

[Sibelius Fan]

Source: SF Gate

Rep. Eric Swalwell's downfall has led to a surge of optimism on prediction markets that billionaire Tom Steyer could pull ahead in the governor's race, opening the door for a Democrat to finally pull ahead in the crowded primary.

Read more: https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/steyer-governor-race-swalwell-22204365.php

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I have been leaning toward Steyer. At this point, his not being a typical politician is a plus. There's no telling how the Swalwell fiasco is going to end up tarnishing the other candidates in the race who had a relationship with him. They're going to start distancing themselves, and that may only serve to highlight their relationship. Guilt by association is a real thing. There’s already reporting that Swalwell’s behavior was a discussion in the DC whisper ecosphere. Who knew about it when?