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Home»BREAKING: California Dem Party Chair Eric Bauman Accused of Sexual Assault, Harassment

BREAKING: California Dem Party Chair Eric Bauman Accused of Sexual Assault, Harassment

2UrbanGirlsBy 2UrbanGirlsNovember 25, 2018Updated:November 25, 20181 Comment4 Mins Read
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CalDem Chairman Eric Bauman is under investigation for sexual assault and harassment. (Photo via Facebook)
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Jennifer Wadsworth with SanJoseInside.com is reporting that one of the most powerful Democrats in the State of California is being accused of sexual assault, harassment.  Eric Bauman publicly called for the resignation of Asm. Raul Bocanegra, last November, when it was revealed Bocanegra was disciplined eight years ago for allegedly groping another legislative staff member.  Will Bauman take his own advice and step down as party chair if the allegations are proven to be true?

California Democratic Party Chair Eric Bauman’s third-in-command is calling for his ouster over claims he sexually harassed and assaulted people at political events, according to a letter making the rounds on social media.

In the letter excerpt attributed to Cal Dem Vice Chair Daraka Larimore-Hall, he says he filed a complaint against Bauman—the first openly gay head of the state party—after hearing “multiple credible and serious allegations” that he assaulted men at party functions and, in one case, tried to intimidate witnesses.

Larimore-Hall, the third-ranking party official behind Alexandra Gallardo-Rooker, apparently says in the letter that he spoke directly with two accusers and believes more are out there. “I believe the victims,” the letter reads. “Their stories illustrate a clear and escalating pattern of Chairman Bauman’s horrific and dehumanizing behavior.

The missive continues: “This is unacceptable for a political organization dedicated to feminism, human rights and just working conditions.”

Bauman has yet to respond to a request for comment. As does Larimore-Hall.

Congressman Ro Khanna (D-Fremont) tweeted about the allegations just before 8pm Friday, calling the claims “shocking” and advocating for Bauman’s replacement with Stanford University professor Michele Dauber, should she decide to run. Dauber spearheaded the nationally watched recall this year of Judge Aaron Persky, whose controversially brief sentence of sexual assailant Brock Turner became a flashpoint in the #MeToo movement.

“We need a bold feminist to lead for 2020,” Khanna said.

In a message to San Jose Inside, he followed up by saying he believes Dauber has the expertise to revise the Democratic Party rules to ensure a swifter response to these kinds of claims, and justice for victims.

Dauber thanked Khanna for his endorsement. She also pointed out how the claims against Bauman are part of a bigger problem plaguing political leadership in this country, which the Enough is Enough Voter Project—a political action committee she launched in the wake of the Persky recall—aims to fix.

Khanna’s tweet elicited criticism, too. Some people suggested that the allegations might be politically motivated. Others objected to the congressman broadcasting the allegations on Twitter before the party has a chance to finalize its investigation.

Still more observers jumped in on the Twitter thread to say that a more fitting successor for Bauman would be Kimberly Ellis, who lost the election for party chair by just 62 votes after a contentious race in 2017. Dauber and Khanna agreed that Ellis—who represented the more progressive wing of the Democratic Party—would be well qualified for the role, if she still wants it. Ellis did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The underlying point in all this, Dauber said, is that both parties should make sexual violence and sexual harassment voting issues, and a litmus test for leaders.

“I appreciate Rep. Khanna’s confidence in me and I think it speaks to the need for leaders who will take sexual harassment and violence seriously,” she said in an email late Friday. “These allegations are deeply disturbing and if they are substantiated, Eric should clearly resign. There might also be a law enforcement investigation given that the allegations include sexual assault. Unfortunately this is an issue in both parties and we have to end it immediately. Enough is enough.”

Dauber said her heart goes out to Bauman’s alleged victims.

“That’s the most important thing is that there are real people who have been damaged here and need help,” she said. “It’s the job of the Democratic Party to investigate, to hold any wrongdoers accountable and to ensure that the victims have what they need to heal.”

Khanna echoed her sentiment.

“I am most concerned about the victims,” he told San Jose Inside. “It takes great courage to tell their stories, especially considering the position of power that the California Democratic chair has.”

This article has been updated.

Jennifer Wadsworth is the news editor for San Jose Inside and Metro Newspaper. Email tips to [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @jennwadsworth.

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  1. Richard Rider on November 26, 2018 3:33 pm

    Sexual harassment is S.O.P. for the CA Democratic Party. Over 140 women who work in the Sacramento state capitol came forward to accuse CA state legislators and senior staff of sexual misconduct. Over 90% of the women AND 90+% of those accused were Democrats.

    The MSM never reported this aspect of the story. But if the 90+% of those accused had been REPUBLICANS, it would have been national headlines for weeks.
    https://riderrants.blogspot.com/2018/09/what-constitutes-credible-metoo-scandal.html

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