East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell formally threw his support Wednesday for the recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, saying she failed the victims of violent crime.
"The cops catch, and Price releases," Swalwell said outside Hayward City Hall while flanked by crime victims and those who want Price removed from office.Price was elected on a platform of reforming the criminal justice system. Swalwell says he supports that concept but that Price has gone too far."What we have right now is two defense tables in every Alameda County courtroom. There’s two defense tables, and there’s no prosecutor," Swalwell said.
In a statement, Price's campaign said in part, "Congressman Swalwell's actions have raised questions about whom he truly represents and what impact his support may have on democratic values in our community. His support for an effort that undermines a fellow Democrat and rejects the position of local Democrats has left many of his constituents feeling betrayed."The campaign also noted Swalwell was a staunch supporter of O'Malley.
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