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June 30, 2005
GOP to Newton: Resign or We'll Expel You
First, I read on Adam Groves' blog that Bob Davis had asked State Rep. Chris Newton to resign his House seat.
Then, just minutes ago, I noticed that Bill Hobbs has even more -- Hamilton County's own Chris Clem (RRR - Lookout Mtn) has filed a resolution to expel Newton.
(By the way, Adam et al: Newton represents District 22, which is Meigs, Polk and part of Bradley counties; but of course those are our neighbors, so he's obviously a known figure here in Hamilton.)
With all this going on over the lone Republican arrested in the Tennessee Waltz sting, I do think that Mike Hollihan's question is valid. Will Bob Tuke ask Senators Bowers and Crutchfield to resign? Will a Democratic Senator submit a similar resolution regarding their expulsion? (Hint: if so, it likely won't be Lt. Gov. John Wilder.)
I know that the knee-jerk response from Democrats will be "Hey, innocent until proven guilty!" But even though I usually disagree heartily with Rep. Clem (RRR- Lookout Mtn), I echo his party leader's admonishment to Newton: clean up your reputation and make another go at it later, if you wish. I just wonder what will happen with the indicted Democrats (including local School Board member Charles Love).
We of the United Front will keep watching.
Government | By joe lance | 4:00 PM
