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SocialDemocrat61

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30. Due process is a judicial standard

Sat May 4, 2024, 09:54 PM

May 4

for criminal and civil trials. It does not apply to an ethics committee hearing. And since it’s a hearing there is no case to present. The committee determines what evidence to consider and what witnesses to hear testimony from.

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First House Democrat calls on Henry Cuellar to resign [View all] BumRushDaShow May 4 OP

Until he has had his day in court, absolutely not. JohnSJ May 4 #1

I agree. If he's found guilty, then yes resign. Until then, keep working. jimfields33 May 4 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Polybius May 4 #18

The indictment is pretty bad... LeftInTX May 4 #5

A person is innocent until proven guilty JohnSJ May 4 #7

A sworn Representative should avoid the appearance of impropriety Ponietz May 4 #8

Sometimes, people need to leave before they have their day in court Polybius May 4 #19

Al Franken. Voltaire2 May 4 #22

Al Franken was indicted? brooklynite May 4 #24

Yup. He was pressured out unfortunately by many Democrats JohnSJ May 4 #27

Due process is a judicial standard SocialDemocrat61 May 4 #30

I was referring to the ethics committee that he was never given JohnSJ May 4 #31

An ethics committee hearing is not a trial. SocialDemocrat61 May 4 #32

The ethics committee investigated allegations of misconduct, and JohnSJ May 4 #33

It still doesn't determine guilt or innocence SocialDemocrat61 May 4 #34

Sure he does, but was never given the chance. Democrats are their own worse enemies sometimes JohnSJ May 4 #35

No he doesn't SocialDemocrat61 May 4 #36

Texas has already held its Primary; Cuellar is our nominee... brooklynite May 4 #23

He should step aside and let another Democrat Voltaire2 May 4 #3

Once he's gone, the seat will probably turn R. LauraInLA May 4 #10

Ok but he ain't going to be in Congress Voltaire2 May 4 #14

But I'd rather that happens after the election. LauraInLA May 4 #16

How to say you know nothing of a Congressional District NanaCat May 5 #39

Sorry -- there are other posters here who live in the district and believe the seat is in jeopardy. LauraInLA May 5 #43

He is my Congress Critter SARose May 4 #4

In this case JustAnotherGen May 4 #6

It's rule of law or nothing for me Ponietz May 4 #9

Agree JustAnotherGen May 4 #17

Yes he is...which has nothing to do with the merits of his being a Democratic candidate. brooklynite May 4 #25

Menendez or Cuellar? JustAnotherGen May 4 #28

Both brooklynite May 4 #29

That's a decision JustAnotherGen May 5 #37

I'm not that interested in anything Dean Philips has to say. And I'd rather Cuellar, LauraInLA May 4 #11

The fact that it was Phillips who came out BumRushDaShow May 4 #12

Absolutely not...but you will soon be gone Dean Phillips. You Demsrule86 May 4 #13

thank goodness everyone went to bat for his anti-abortion ass in 2022 WhiskeyGrinder May 4 #15

He was one of the "Bart Stupak 17" BumRushDaShow May 4 #20

Phillips? LiberalFighter May 4 #21

How many standing by Cuellar are standing by Senator Menendez? brooklynite May 4 #26

Both of them need to go. We should be the clean government party. Voltaire2 May 5 #38

Why don't you use your almighty Rolodex NanaCat May 5 #40

Sneering has nothing to do with it... brooklynite May 5 #41

I'm honest and I want a honest Party! If you are doing wrong and you know you are wrong...go to the other Party! CarolinaNC May 5 #42