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spanone

(135,819 posts)
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 01:19 PM Nov 2017

Pelosi is now calling for Conyers to resign....


(CNN)House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday called on Rep. John Conyers to resign following allegations of sexual harassment against the Michigan Democrat.

"The allegations against Congressman Conyers, as we have learned more since Sunday are serious, disappointing and very credible," Pelosi said at her weekly news conference. "It's very sad and the brave women who came forward are owed justice. I will pray for Congressman Conyers and his family, and wish them well. However
Congressman Conyers should resign."

The California Democrat added, "No matter how great a legacy there's no license to harass or discriminate. In fact it makes it even more disappointing."

Conyers, 88, is the longest currently serving member of the US House of Representatives.


http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/30/politics/nancy-pelosi-john-conyers-resign/index.html
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Pelosi is now calling for Conyers to resign.... (Original Post) spanone Nov 2017 OP
I disagree with Nancy on this JustAnotherGen Nov 2017 #1
Same here. MoonRiver Nov 2017 #2
Thanks for pointing out rainin Nov 2017 #3
It's more for Bush JustAnotherGen Nov 2017 #11
But not Joe Barton? WEAK! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #4
Joe Barton was gross but not harassment based on what we know now. Justice Nov 2017 #9
Sounds like a Fox News argument! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #10
Fucking bullshit mythology Nov 2017 #13
The black man goes under the bus samir.g Nov 2017 #5
Yeah...Pelosi is a racist. LexVegas Nov 2017 #6
so is she calling for trump to resign, or only democrats? nt msongs Nov 2017 #7
Conyer's lawyer just said 'he's not going to resign' spanone Nov 2017 #8
He's just not going to run again JustAnotherGen Nov 2017 #12

JustAnotherGen

(31,810 posts)
1. I disagree with Nancy on this
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 01:21 PM
Nov 2017

He should continue on - and simply not run again.

I need to hear Nancy say - Impeachment is on the table - before I'm willing to give up one Democratic seat.

rainin

(3,011 posts)
3. Thanks for pointing out
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 01:29 PM
Nov 2017

that impeachment is off the table, but Conyers should resign. Once again, democrats eating their own.

JustAnotherGen

(31,810 posts)
11. It's more for Bush
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 03:14 PM
Nov 2017

I just want it known - I sent her flowers after the ACA passed. I adore her, think she's smart, and tough and a true patriot -

But no impeachment off the table Nancy. Not this time around. And I DO think we are taking the House. I believe it.

This is a time where Republicans are digging in their heels and supporting a madman and a child molester -

Conyers said he won't run again - and I don't believe any of Franken's accusers. We need to stop these 'calls'.

 

mythology

(9,527 posts)
13. Fucking bullshit
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 03:47 PM
Nov 2017

Barton from the evidence we have was engaging in consenting behavior. Conyers settled sexual harassment claims. That consent thing matters. But all you have is sad little name calling because you don't have a valid argument.

JustAnotherGen

(31,810 posts)
12. He's just not going to run again
Thu Nov 30, 2017, 03:15 PM
Nov 2017

Simple.

Now if Moore loses in a few weeks - I can address this again.

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