Judge Gives Swalwell a Free Pass as California Rules Only Apply to Conservatives

California continues to be the land where rules apply only to conservatives, while Democrats get a free pass. The latest proof? A judge just shot down a lawsuit trying to keep Eric Swalwell off the ballot for governor, despite serious questions about his so-called “residency” in the state. Apparently, as long as you have a mailbox and a pillow somewhere in California, that’s enough for the leftist establishment.

Let’s not kid ourselves: everyone knows Swalwell spends most of his time in Washington, D.C., where he owns a house and enjoys that cozy swamp life. When it comes time to run for office back in the Golden State, suddenly he remembers he “rents a room” in someone else’s house. The address on his official paperwork is all over the place, and even the neighbors have never laid eyes on him. But the ruling class doesn’t care about the truth. They care about keeping their own in power—no matter how shady it looks.

Meanwhile, California’s constitution demands five years of actual residency to run for governor. But the judge decided that leasing a place, dropping off some laundry, and collecting junk mail is good enough. This is how Democrat elites play by their own rules. If a Republican tried this stunt, the media would explode with outrage and the courts would slam the door shut. But the minute it’s a loyal member of the radical left, the ruling is convenient and the process is rushed through.

It’s no surprise that when conservatives challenge this blatant hypocrisy, the system circles the wagons to protect their own. The conservative filmmaker who uncovered these facts is already appealing the case, determined to hold these frauds accountable. Don’t hold your breath—those courts aren’t in the business of stopping Democrat power grabs. They’re in the business of rubber-stamping them.

Eric Swalwell may claim to be a California resident, but the only thing he’s truly loyal to is big-government politics and his Washington insider pals. Just how long will Americans accept these rigged games and phony candidates? Or will it take losing the state completely before people wake up?

Source: Townhall