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TN Dems Expelled From State House Win Back Their Seats

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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.

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


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