India, April 15 -- California's already crowded governor's race has been thrown into uncertainty after sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell derailed his campaign. This prompted fresh calls within the Democratic Party for Governor Gavin Newsom to intervene.

While the race is not formally his to manage, CNN reported that the political stakes, for both the state and Newsom's own future, are raising questions about whether he will step in. He might also choose to continue to stay on the sidelines.

The most immediate concern among Democrats is the possibility that two Republican candidates could advance from California's nonpartisan primary, effectively shutting Democrats out of the general election.

According to CNN, Ne...