Republican leader ousted for condemning Trump at Women's March--her comeback is stunning

[niyad]

Republican leader ousted for condemning Trump at Women's March—her comeback is stunning
By Leslie Salzillo


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State Rep. Beth Fukumoto (R-Hawaii) expressed her dismay and disdain against Donald Trump and in return, her GOP colleagues voted out her of her Republican minority leader position, which she has held since 2012. Bill Chappell with NPR reports Fukumoto said her fellow Republicans ousted her because she participated in the Women's March and protested the Trump presidency.” The 33-year-old lawmaker stated:
"They told me they would keep me in this position if I would commit to not disagreeing with our president for the remainder of his term. Mr. Speaker, I'm being removed because I refused to make that commitment, because I believe it's our job as Americans and as leaders in this body to criticize power when power is wrong."

On January 21, 2017, Fukumoto spoke at Hawaii’s Women's March which coincided with millions of women and men protesting against Donald Trump around the world. She spoke about how she was booed and insulted by her party during the Republican National Convention because she refused to endorse Trump. Now that he is president, it’s a different situation, but Fukumoto doesn’t seem to care. She continues to speak her truth.

Here is a 3-minute YouTube clip of Fukumoto at Hawaii’s Womens March speech.

(transcript follows)

Rep. Beth Fukumoto is a leader who would most likely be welcomed with open arms into the Democratic Party. The move is being considered. The decision will be determined after hearing from her constituents.

Democrat or Republican — we need more of this kind of #Resistance. Thank you, Beth Fukumoto.

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[texasfiddler]

1. Republicans are "draining the swamp"

Whatever is being drained needs to be accepted by the Democratic Party.

[niyad]

2. you are correct.

[Garion_55]

3. send her a message!!

https://www.facebook.com/repfukumoto/

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

4. I honestly cannot begin to understand

what would have possessed her to run as a Republican in the first place.

[Cha]

5. Mahalo for this, niyad!

[niyad]

6. you are most welcome.