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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSwitched from Dem to Repuke before being expelled -
The Colorado House expelled one of its members over sexual harassment accusations on Friday in a vote so fraught that two representatives said they wore bulletproof vests.
It was the first time in over a century that the states House of Representatives has expelled a member.
Former Democratic state Rep. Steve Lebsock, who switched to the Republican Party an hour before the decision, was expelled in a 52-9 vote, The Denver Post reported. Three women, including a member of the state House, have accused Lebsock of sexual harassment and filed formal complaints against him, but he also faces anonymous allegations.
Before the vote, two state lawmakers revealed that they were wearing bulletproof vests to protect themselves from Lebsock.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/colorado-house-steve-lebsock-sexual-harassment_us_5a99ee1be4b0479c02529546
Wonder why he switched - maybe looking for a Fox News job?
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)Nevernose
(13,081 posts)They mean former Republican state senator was expelled in a 52-9 vote.
Lots of people used to be a Republican, but not many people care about used-to-bes.
Captain Stern
(2,195 posts)I guess he blamed his own party for his ouster.
The committee to select a replacement is made up of members of the party that the booted out person belonged to when they are expelled.