Tennessee GOP expels two Black lawmakers for joining gun protest

Expelled State Rep. Justin Pearson: “You cannot ignore the racial dynamic of what happened today. Two young Black lawmakers get expelled and the one white woman does not?” Tennessee State Sen. London Lamar and Sherrilyn Ifill join to discuss.


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[darrell]

My neighbors and I were talking about this earlier this morning. I absolutely called it - they would keep the white woman. Don't have to be a genius to figure that one out.

[Michael_Miller]

I didn’t know it was the 1960’s? This is a horrible day for humanity

[sharkbait]

To remove an elected representative is not a trivial matter. I am in the opinion that this issue must be brought to a court of law.

[thedirty]

They crossed a line today... That they will regret! Never again can we trust these people with the lives of our loved ones when they would sooner punish a peaceful protest then lift a finger to even attempt to stop these mass tragedies!

[marcfournier]

I guess this sets a precedent for expelling insurectionist GOP members from Congress.

[charliesmith]

I AM NOT black, but immediately saw the HAteful racecism. Happy for her but know they will make it hard for that woman. DISCUSTED.RACISM MUST STOP.

[CycloneGU]

If this is "democracy", I'd hate to see autocracy.

[mboy]

Thank you chris hayes for putting this on a national platform

[briannec]

I watched it live and it was seriously disgusting. The blatant, out and out racism was mind blowing. Rep. Pearson is an AMAZING orator and brought me to tears SEVERAL times.

[jeremiasrobinson]

I would rather be expelled and know that I care more about your kids than your guns, than to stay in apathy.

[michaeltilker]

Unbelievable & a real show of racism in our country

[TihetrisWeathersby]

Make no mistake they will return when the special election takes place

[lisam]

These young people are FUTURE VOTERS and they will NOT lay down for the GOP! I'm so proud of all youth and adults who came out to demand gun control legislation and protested the ousting of Democrat Representatives

[neeper]

I hope they sue every member who voted for the measure on individual basis for depriving 1st amendment rights

[c.r.chandler]

I guess you can't speak your mind in Tennessee if you're a black

[ritafuentes]

Tennessee whiskey will never be the same! BOYCOTT these Rethuglicans states!! Hit them in their pocket!

[Londyn]

This is disgusting, I'm happy to see that the people of Tennessee are not okay with this. The Tennessee republicans need to be voted out.

[thaIllYankee]

MLK's Life was taken 55yrs & 2dys ago in TN but I see his Spirit alive & well in Bros. Jones & Pearson and all their supporters; I pray for their (and their Families) safety 🙏🏾

[catherinedonnelly]

SHAME SHAME SHAME on those in Tennessee for this disgusting display of racism and hatred 👎🏼

I’m sick to my stomach over seeing this gross display of using Power to punish someone you hate 🤢

[RegularJoes]

Hey Tennessean's, hope you didn't love democracy in your state, the GOP Authoritarianism brigade just ended democracy as we know it. If you're mad, or even if you're not mad but don't think democracy should he dead in Tennessee, let your voices be heard....vote out every GOP member who participated in this horrendous act. Americans should be better than this