Virginia Sen. Amanda Chase sues over being censured

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A firebrand conservative Virginia state senator seeking the Republican nomination for governor filed a federal lawsuit Monday that seeks to undo her legislative colleagues' recent decision to censure her for an alleged “pattern of unacceptable conduct.”

In a bipartisan vote last week, the Virginia Senate approved a measure rebuking Sen. Amanda Chase over a series of incendiary incidents during her tenure, including remarks in which she seemed to voice support for those who participated in storming the U.S. Capitol last month. The decision to pass the censure resolution followed a long debate that featured scathing criticisms of Chase from both Democrats and Republicans.

In the lawsuit, Chase argues that she is being "singled out and selectively penalized for taking unpopular political positions."

Chase alleges that she has suffered "public embarrassment, humiliation, mental anguish and loss of seniority" because of the censure and has been “negatively impacted” in her candidacy for higher office...

Last month, Chase used a floor speech to defend Ashli Babbitt, a woman who was fatally shot by U.S. Capitol Police during the January insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Chase herself is one of many state lawmakers from around the country who attended a rally shortly before the attack on the Capitol, but she was not part of the group that later stormed the building.

https://www.nbc12.com/2021/02/01/virginia-sen-amanda-chase-sues-over-being-censured/

[VMA131Marine]

1. This seems like a classic separation of powers issue

and the courts should decline to get involved.

[Roland99]

2. "firebrand"?? aka, "batshit insane nutball"

[overleft]

3. Much better description.

[kcr]

9. I hate that word, too. So cliche.

[iscooterliberally]

4. You would think that the republican party would be more in favor of funding for mental health

services. Republicans seem to be in dire need of mental health services. Look at all the nut jobs that they have elected to public office.

[Celerity]

5. the nazi snowflake can go fuck right off

[sweetloukillbot]

6. What's with the comically large bullhorn? nt

[Generic Other]

8. OMG That's her?

THat right there is scary.

[Celerity]

10. She is tore up from the floor up

[Phoenix61]

7. I'm calling bullshit

“Chase alleges that she has suffered "public embarrassment, humiliation,....”
She’d have to have a conscience and a soul for that to be true.