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Apr 4 2023
04:20 am
Tennessee Republican leadership removed three Democratic lawmakers from their committees and subcommittees on Monday days after peaceful protests at the state capitol, later filing bills to expel them from their seats.
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Committees
Didn't Pelosi remove Boebert and Greene from their committees? So I suppose there is precedent there.
But removing these representatives from the house when no crime has been committed??? Seems unconstitutional. In contrast to free speech which is protected by the U.S. constitution.
Insurrection
(in reply to Up Goose Creek)
I suppose that would depend on whether you are trying to define Representative Johnson's action as criminal or constitutionally protected speech. See Randy's post below. You need cause for due process to work.
TN Constitution, Article II,
TN Constitution, Article II, Section 27: Any member of either House of the General Assembly shall have liberty to dissent from and protest against, any act or resolve which he may think injurious to the public or to any individual, and to have the reasons for his dissent entered on the journals.
Tennessee in National News
Go Vols
Tennessee House Republicans take steps to remove Democratic lawmakers after they joined gun control protest
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton will vote to expel ...
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton will vote to expel Knoxville Rep. Gloria Johnson and 2 other Democrats
SE Cupp: Why the GOP attack
SE Cupp: Why the GOP attack on Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee is so troubling
Representative Justin Jones files police report
Representative Justin Jones files police report for 'simple assault' against Knoxville Rep. Justin Lafferty
Interesting perspective ...
Interesting perspective
Knoxvillians protest potential expulsion of Rep. Gloria Johnson
PAC
How hard is it to establish a PAC to target those who vote to expel?
I imagine it would garner support nationwide.
Johnson remains!
Ironic this all came about because the representatives were not allowed to be heard in the house.
They got that opportunity today and Gloria gave some of the finest oration I have ever heard. And to the entire nation this time.
Definitely. Gloria was great.
(in reply to Up Goose Creek)
Definitely. Gloria was great.
Tenacious Tennessee Three
(in reply to bizgrrl)
The TN GOP so out of touch...they displayed burning stupidity;
their bigotry for all to see.
The Force unleashed by The Brilliant,Tenacious Tennessee 3:
Our Gloria, Justin Jones, Justin Pearson!!!
Superheroes, now on the National stage. Unstoppable Yes!
Tennessee House Democrat's reaction after GOP fails to expel her
See Tennessee House Democrat's reaction after GOP fails to expel her
Michael Moore's take
(link...)
Now is a great time to donate to Jones and Pierson
A note for those with money. Pierson and Jones can fundraise until reappointed and serving once more. Donations are pouring in from acroos the nation. If I can get links, I will post them. If you have a link, please post it. They have to quit accepting donations once they are back in the House and resume being in session. Candidates in office cannot fundraise while they are in session. These two are not in session.
Live Updates: 'Tennessee Three' meet VP Kamala Harris
Live Updates: 'Tennessee Three' meet VP Kamala Harris; speak with President Joe Biden
(link...)
WBIR had a youtube video of
(in reply to Midori Barstow)
WBIR had a youtube video of Harris' entire speech. It was the best I've ever seen by the VP.
Rep. Bryan Richey
Rep. Russell (R) speaks on why he voted to expel Rep. Jones (D) and Rep. Pearson (D), but not Rep. Johnson (D)
Either this is a correction
(in reply to jbr)
Either this is a correction or I read it wrong earlier ....
Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy
National Urban League President Marc Morial said,
Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy
Rep Farmer
I'm going to hold back and donate to whoever is running against Andrew Farmer.
That encompasses most of Jefferson County as well. Would a moderate Democrat have a chance or would it be better to back a 1st amendment Republican.