Conyers retires, family feud ensues

[FakeNews]

Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), the longest serving member of the House of Representatives and the subject of a flurry of sexual-misconduct allegations in the last few weeks, said he was "retiring today" during a radio interview Tuesday.

No sooner had he announced plans to vacate his seat, however, than an intra-family feud erupted into public view over who would take it over.

The embattled Michigan Democrat said on Tuesday that he wanted his son, John Conyers III, to replace him when he departs. But earlier in the morning, Conyers' nephew, Ian Conyers, said that he would be seeking the seat.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/john-conyers-im-retiring-as-of-today

 

[Rightguide]

Yeah. He wants to hand off his office to his son as if it were a matter of royal succession.

 

[milehighcityman]

Remember when Blagojovich tried to sell Obama's senate seat? LOL. He is still in prison for that. Its crazy that some people think that elected offices are some sort of property that they own and can be sold or given like other property.

 

[Rightguide]

Remember when Blagojovich tried to sell Obama's senate seat? LOL. He is still in prison for that. Its crazy that some people think that elected offices are some sort of property that they own and can be sold or given like other property.

Like a first class seat on the Gravy Train To Non-Productive Utopia.

 

[chillywilly2]

Yeah. He wants to hand off his office to his son as if it were a matter of royal succession.

Don't forget...you're talking Michigan here

 

[chillywilly2]

Like a first class seat on the Gravy Train To Non-Productive Utopia.

I think the UP should separate.

 

[TalkRadio]

Remember when Blagojovich tried to sell Obama's senate seat? LOL. He is still in prison for that. Its crazy that some people think that elected offices are some sort of property that they own and can be sold or given like other property.

For your viewing pleasure...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1IqRBX6kqM

 

[contrifan32]

Don't forget...you're talking Michigan here

The Dems in Massachusetts referred to a senate seat as "Ted Kennedy's seat" after he croaked. Scott Brown made a brilliant response to that arrogance.