Conyers stepping down as ranking Dem on House Judiciary Committee
Source: The Hill
BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY - 11/26/17 12:27 PM EST
Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) is stepping down as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee pending an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment.
After careful consideration and in light of the attention drawn by recent allegations made against me, I have notified the Democratic Leader of my request to step aside as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee during the investigation of these matters," he said in a statement.
I deny these allegations, many of which were raised by documents reportedly paid for by a partisan alt-right blogger. I very much look forward to vindicating myself and my family before the House Committee on Ethics," he added.
This breaking news report will be updated.
Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/house/361858-conyers-stepping-down-as-ranking-dem-on-house-judiciary-committee
Gothmog
(145,264 posts)GaryCnf
(1,399 posts)Just based on the good Conyers has done in that position, I want to say "NO, don't do it." On the other hand, I didn't run for office and win multiple times so I am not going to second guess the guy that did.
dhol82
(9,353 posts)Not sure how that works but thats what was said.
meow2u3
(24,764 posts)He doesn't take any crap from repukes, so he'll make a good ranking member and, hopefully, a good chair of the Judiciary Committee.
dhol82
(9,353 posts)We need more pitties in the mix.
bullwinkle428
(20,629 posts)BeyondGeography
(39,374 posts)Then again, at this point given Conyers lucidity, thats not saying much. But Nadler is genuinely great with the media among and we need all the help we can get in that department when it comes to House leadership and ranking members.
hadEnuf
(2,190 posts)It just emboldens them.
FakeNoose
(32,639 posts)I think Rep. Adam Schiff is next in line, isn't he? He's been doing great interviews on MSNBC since the whole Russian thing heated up. I hope he gets the nod.
Also I hope Conyers kicks butt and takes names.
dhol82
(9,353 posts)He is just stepping down from his position as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.
FakeNoose
(32,639 posts)And Schiff is the Dem. co-chair.
dhol82
(9,353 posts)Have to go do a search.
Have never heard of this publication but at least you can read it. The Wall Street Journal is behind a pay wall.
https://www.jta.org/2017/11/26/news-opinion/politics/nadler-replaces-conyers-as-house-judiciary-committees-top-democrat-amid-sexual-harassment-accusations
tammywammy
(26,582 posts)I believe it's Nadler up as ranking member.