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Two prominent Democrats saw their high-profile campaigns collapse just 87 days apart, both derailed by credible accusations of sexual assault and rape from women who knew them. Eric Swalwell bowed out of the California governor’s race amid assault claims, while Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate contest after his former partner came forward with a harrowing allegation.In both cases, the party that lectures endlessly about women’s rights and #BelieveAllWomen suddenly faced its own mirror. Calls from top Democrats piled up quickly, forcing exits despite denials.This pattern raises serious questions about standards and selective outrage. Voters deserve leaders held to the same rules everyone else must follow, not shielded until the political cost becomes too high.