Posts Tagged ‘Censured’
Graham has been censured again, 1st by Lexington, Charleston, and now Greenville GOP Executive Committee by a vote of 61-2.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who often finds himself out of step with the most conservative elements of his party, was censured by yet another GOP county party committee Monday night. In recent months, Graham has been censured by GOP party committees in Lexington and Charleston counties. On Monday, the Greenville GOP Executive Committee passed a censure resolution by a vote of 61-2. "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Greenville County Republican Party hereby issues this formal rebuke of Senator Graham for his cooperation and support of President Obama and the Democratic Party's liberal agenda for the United States," the resolution reads. The resolution says Graham will no longer be invited to participate in meetings or other events sponsored by the [...]
Rangel – Expelled, Censure, Reprimand, or sit in corner with dunce cap? | Politisite
One of Politisite’s avid reader cornered me the other night and asked, ” What is going to happen with Congressman Rangel on these charges”. My answer, He won’t be Expelled but probably Censured or Reprimanded. Today, Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas) said the committee is leaning toward Reprimand. A reprimand is the lowest form of punishment a Congressman can receive less being put in a corner with a dunce hat on, The ethics subcommittee investigating Rep. Charles Rangel was only going to recommend a reprimand against the New York Democrat – a lesser punishment than a formal House censure or expulsion from the House for Rangel’s alleged ethics violations. Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas), who led the investigation, told reporters Friday his four-member panel agreed [...]