*Preview* Timeshare grifter Cloobeck backs Swalwell for governor; Maviglio's legal defense fundraiser; Progressive Connie Chan joins race for Pelosi's seat

**This is a preview of our premium Saturday show, The Plug. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/thedrain.** Hey folks! We've got some spicy updates on a few stories we've been following the last few weeks: Remember that weirdo multimillionaire, Stephen Cloobeck, running to be California's next Democratic governor? Well, he's dropped out of the race, and is putting his timeshare grifter money behind US Rep. Eric Swalwell. You'll never guess who has started a legal defense fundraiser for Governor Gavin Newsom's former Chief of Staff Dana Williamson as she fights some serious federal charges for alleged misuse of both campaign and PPP funds. It's our baby boy, Steve Maviglio! We run a little background on the conservative Democratic operative's history, and discuss the folks throwing money in Williamson's direction. It's official: Progressive Connie Chan is running to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress! Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe to The Drain on your favorite podcast platforms. Questions? Comments? Pitches? Email us at [email protected]. We're still hanging about on Twitter: @sweetxpalma and @youknowkempa We're also on Bluesky: @thedrain.bsky.social, @palma.ltd, @yeshelloitskempa.bsky.social