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in2herbs

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3. IMO to drill it down further, the TN Rs are breaking the law by using the rules of the TN House to

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 7, 2023, 08:47 PM

Apr 2023

justify their racism. If Jones and Pearson are reappointed until a new election can be held I have read where the TN Speaker can refuse to seat them. I can't see there not being a judicial remedy to that situation. I doubt if the T3 are worried about being stripped of committee assignments, a lot of good trouble can occur without a committee assignment. These two may be reappointed as early as Tuesday (Monday holiday). I have read that Jones has more than the number of votes required but haven't read about Pearson.

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I'm exhausted but hopeful: Black lawmaker discusses expulsion - Morning Joe - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Apr 2023 OP

Joe looked very down on this segment. I think he's seen what the repukes have become and always CTyankee Apr 2023 #1

The issue is that these Tennessee Republicans are defying the will of the country Rhiannon12866 Apr 2023 #2

IMO to drill it down further, the TN Rs are breaking the law by using the rules of the TN House to in2herbs Apr 2023 #3

Thanks for the updated details! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2023 #4