TN Dems , Expelled From State House , Win Back Their Seats.
TN Dems , Expelled From State House , Win Back Their Seats.
TN Dems , Expelled From State House , Win Back Their Seats.
Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson were expelled by GOP state House members last April.
Republicans took issue with protests staged by the Democrats over gun violence.
According to AP projections, .
... Jones won his
seat in Nashville
and Pearson won
his seat in Memphis.
... Jones won his
seat in Nashville
and Pearson won
his seat in Memphis.
Jones responded to the news on Twitter.
Well, Mr. Speaker, the People have spoken. The FIND OUT era of politics is just beginning. , Justin Jones (D), TN State Rep., Twitter.
See you August 21st for
special session, Justin Jones (D), TN State Rep., Twitter.
Pearson also released a statement in response.
This is only the beginning for
this Movement. , Justin J. Pearson (D), TN State Rep., Twitter.
We will organize, mobilize and activate to work tirelessly for the day when there are no more calls to respond to mass shootings and gun violence, Justin J. Pearson (D), TN State Rep., Twitter.
I look forward to heading back
to the Tennessee state capitol Aug. 21 for the special session
on gun legislation, Justin J. Pearson (D), TN State Rep., Twitter.
We, the People, will march, rally and work to pass legislation, Justin J. Pearson (D), TN State Rep., Twitter.
In addition to the issues surrounding gun violence, the expulsive of Jones and Pearson was widely read as racially charged.
In addition to the issues surrounding gun violence, the expulsive of Jones and Pearson was widely read as racially charged.
Both Democrats are
Black men, while the
state House majority GOP
is comprised mostly
of white representatives