Just asking.

[Chasstev365]

1. Why have the women come out against Eric Sawell now? He has been a prominent Democratic Congressman for years. It seems strange and Roger Stone like.

2. Assuming the allegations are true, how can men be so arrogant to think they can run for higher offices knowing what they did and not care that they are jeopardizing their political party chances?

[Klarkashton]

1. One might speculate that Stone somehow encouraged

Women to speak out even though it would cause them a lot of personal embarrassment due to the circumstances.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

2. Victims tend not to speak out because they feel ashamed or alone, and that people will question them, because there's

no "right" time to speak out about it.

From the CNN article:

But several of the women who made allegations about Swalwell said that the congressman’s actions had long-term implications on their lives, leaving them confused, distraught and scared. They said they decided to come forward after hearing rumors that they were not alone in their experiences with the congressman.

“I always felt like if I came forward, I was going to suffer the consequences because he was so powerful,” the former staffer who accused Swalwell of assaulting her said, adding, “I’ve lived in fear every single day."

[Maru Kitteh]

3. Just asking why some people automatically discount women when the man

involved is wearing their favorite jersey?

It’s wise to reserve judgement until more is known. Time will tell.

[mr715]

4. To your points --

1 -- the grain of sand that turns it into a pile? The timing is political, so I suspect it was engineered by somebody. But I don't think this helps Republicans at all.

2 -- you said it. because of the arrogance.

[Raven123]

5. It is so frustrating for voters

I respect those who have experienced assault or any inappropriate behavior and decide to come forward. By now we I think we understand the many reasons they might not have spoken up sooner.

I also believe asking voters to make snap judgements on incomplete information is an unfair ask. I don’t envy California voters.

[leftstreet]

7. I think that's the wrong question

why the accusers would wait

Why would Swalwell proceed THIS FAR into a run for Governor without asking himself "is there anything in my past that might endanger my chances?"

This speaks to a reckless sense of entitlement and arrogance that we don't need in public officials with power.