Evidence justifies expulsion for Michigan Reps. Courser and Gamrat, says committee chair

[LovingA2andMI]

Source: MLive Politics

LANSING, MI — The case against embattled Michigan Reps. Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat is strong enough to kick both out of office, according to the chair of a committee that may decide their political fate.

"I believe that the evidence is sufficient to justify expulsion for both members," Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, said Wednesday evening.

Courser and Garmat, tea party Republicans from Lapeer and Plainwell, are accused of engaging in misconduct and misusing taxpayer resources to hide their extra-marital affair.

Both lawmakers have accepted key findings of the report -- admitting some wrongdoing -- but have asked their colleagues to censure rather than expel them.

McBroom introduced four separate resolutions on Wednesday afternoon to either expel or censure Courser or Gamrat. The select committee, formed to consider their qualification to remain in office, is likely to consider them Thursday.

"I expect to have some discussion with members in the committee and see where they're leaning, what their pleasure is and what they want to do next," McBroom said.

Brock Swartzle, in his capacity as general counsel for the Michigan House, has recommended that lawmakers expel Courser but censure Garmat, describing her as an accomplice to some misconduct but a principal actor in other instances.

McBroom indicated a belief that her actions still warrant expulsion, but it's up to committee members and the full House to decide. Expelling a member would require a 2/3 supermajority on the floor.


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And now onto the 2/3rd Vote of the Michigan House. Cindy and Todd MUST Get the He** Out Of OUR HOUSE!!! The Last State Representative or State Senator removed from office was another REPUBLICAN, David Jaye in 2001 and only three State Legislators in Michigan's Government history -- have been Expelled.

[Vincardog]

1. Think of the childruns

[erronis]

2. Can't they just spout some "Comin' to BeJezuss" language and be exculpated?

(I had to look up "exculpated" to make sure my fingers weren't trickin' me.)

I'll bet they can start a T.V. program to help other idjiots from their party lighten their savings.

[deancr]

3. The Michigan legislature

is where sunlight never shines. At least under gerrymandered republican control:

http://www.progressmichigan.org/2015/09/house-gop-hearings-into-courser-gamrat-a-pathetic-joke-and-a-cover-up-of-speaker-cotters-role/

[Act_of_Reparation]

4. Damn right.

Very interesting shapes, indeed.

[vkkv]

5. Tea Party Republicans....BOTH n/t

[roguevalley]

6. if they had been liked and they truly weren't, this would not be facing them now

[tanyev]

7. But they're really, really sorry they got caught!

[roamer65]

8. The affair I have no problem with at all.

The misuse of taxpayer funds to cover it up is definitely reason enough for expulsion. That goes for any one of them sitting in our legislature, regardless of party membership.

[dembotoz]

9. there is a republican from vulcan??????

with spocks interest in science and logic i always thought of them being more dems