Seems like a little scandal just made him a political superstar. The toad observes, while democracy remains deeply dramatic.

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<img src="https://media.babylonbee.com/articles/69dfa2fcb3b0269dfa2fcb3b03.jpg" style="width: 100%;" width="400" /><p>U.S. — After a fifth woman came forward yesterday to accuse former Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, Swalwell has hurtled into the lead of Democratic presidential candidates.</p>