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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The Florence and the Machine singer took to Instagram on Aug. 27 to explain why the band had
to cancel some upcoming live shows, CNN reports. .
I had to have emergency surgery for reasons I donât really feel strong enough to go into yet, but it saved my life, Florence Welch, via Instagram.
However, Florence confirmed that she'll
be performing on Sept. 1 and 2.
However, Florence confirmed that she'll
be performing on Sept. 1 and 2.
I will be back to close out the Dance Fever tour in Lisbon and Malaga (maybe not jumping so much but you can do that for me), Florence Welch, via Instagram.
Suffice to say I wish the songs were
less accurate in their predictions.
But creativity is a way of coping, mythology is [a] way of making sense. , Florence Welch, via Instagram.
And the dark fairytale of Dance Fever, with all its strange prophecies, will provide me with much-needed strength and catharsis right now, Florence Welch, via Instagram.
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It is not in my nature to postpone a show,
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