Watching US political news can honestly make you sigh, and now there's another scandal.

Eric Swalwell, who was a strong candidate for the California governor's race, has suddenly found himself in serious trouble.

Isn't this all too familiar? The problem is that the reasons are always similar: allegations of sexual misconduct, infidelity, and abuse of power. This pattern never seems to end.

This case is not light either. Four women, including a former aide, have come forward with claims of sexual assault and misconduct.

It's not just one or two women; the fact that multiple individuals have come forward at the same time is already a political blow. Particularly, the details raised by the aide are quite specific. She claims she was assaulted without consent while intoxicated.

This is no longer just a simple scandal; it has escalated to a criminal investigation. In fact, the New York District Attorney has begun an investigation, and prosecutors in other regions are also getting involved.

But it doesn't stop there. Other women are sharing similar stories. There are testimonies about unwanted photos and videos, and waking up in a hotel with no memory of how they got there.

At this point, it's too far gone to dismiss it as just a "happening." Nowadays, whether it's the Republican or Democratic party, issues of sexual misconduct, infidelity, and abuse of power keep surfacing. While these are personal issues, if they continue, they will inevitably damage the image of the entire party.

The political arena is ruthless. A candidate who was a strong contender yesterday can be dropped immediately today.

The campaign has essentially collapsed, and key staff members are leaving one after another. A simple statement like, "I don't want to spend my trust here" can end the game. There is increasing pressure for resignation from within, and the party leadership is also calling for him to step down. It's safe to say this is essentially over.

What's even more amusing is his response. "This is a political smear, it's completely false." Doesn't that sound familiar? Yet, on the other hand, he adds a vague apology, saying, "I made mistakes in judgment in the past, and I apologize to my wife." This is the strangest point.

If it's completely false, he should stick to that narrative, but instead, he mixes in a vague apology. This only makes public opinion colder.

The timing of this incident is significant. It erupted right in the middle of the California governor's race.

And he was the leading candidate for the Democratic party. If he drops out, the entire race will be shaken up. There are even talks of labor support being withdrawn, which is a significant blow to the party. Conversely, the Republicans are thrilled. They are pushing for his expulsion and launching a full-scale offensive. That's just how politics works. When your opponent falls, you step on them to rise.

Ultimately, the core question is this: why does this keep happening? When you look at American politicians, they often have good educational backgrounds, speak well, and manage their images meticulously. But when their private lives come to light, they all seem the same. Is it that those in power cross the line at some point, or are these the kinds of people who rise to power in the first place? The important thing is that once it blows up, it's over. Nowadays, it's even more so. We are no longer in an era where things can be covered up.

The California election is now completely shrouded in uncertainty. It was originally thought that Swalwell would have a stable path, but this one incident has turned the tables. We need to watch how the remaining candidates will rise and how much the Republicans will exploit this gap.

But amidst all this, I have one thought. Aren't you tired of hearing about politicians' sexual issues?

Every time, they say, "This time it's different," but it ultimately follows the same pattern.

Policies and ideologies are all well and good, but basic lines need to be respected. If they can't uphold that, no matter how successful they are, it can all end in an instant.