Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell has entered the California governor’s race, joining a crowded field that now includes seven Democratic frontrunners and five Republicans. His announcement follows billionaire and San Francisco climate activist Tom Steyer’s decision to join the race earlier this week. Political strategists say Swalwell is positioning himself on the “hard left” and that the entries of both Steyer and Swalwell could dilute support for fellow Democrat Katie Porter. A later segment will include reaction from other candidates, Swalwell’s own comments, and details about attacks he faces from the Trump administration.

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