From Fang Fang to the Governor’s Race: The Swalwell Saga

A Grand Entrance Fit for Late Night

On a television show befitting his station — a place fit for comedy, not competence — Eric Swalwell kicked off his run for governor of California on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, where even the lighting seemed as though it was designed to soften a punchline.

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The Duke of Flatulence brings an odd blend of ambition and awkwardness to his campaign. Pitching himself as the fighter and protector the state needs, the Duke delivered his announcement with the energy of a man sitting in shock that he was even invited on Kimmel’s show.

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