CBS anchor John Dickerson claimed that Tennessee Republicans' move to expel Democrat members from the state legislature may invite leftist violence.
CBS anchor John Dickerson claimed that Tennessee Republicans’ move to expel Democrat state legislature members for joining a wild leftist protest at the state capitol was such an extreme move, that leftists may resort to violence over it.claimed that Tennessee Republicans’ move to expel Democrat state legislature members for joining a wild leftist protest at the state capitol was such an extreme move, that leftists may resort to violence over it.
The CBS anchor also remarked that more and more Americans on both the left and right are getting frustrated and turning to violence rather than appealing to traditional politics, but claimed that this violence is mostly coming from the"conservative side." Dickerson made his remarks on Friday’s episode of"CBS Mornings" during continued reporting on Thursday’s event at the Tennessee capitol, where GOP members of the legislature voted to expel Democratic Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from the body for their role in a raucous protest calling for gun control.
Gun reform and"Tennessee Three" supporters raise signs in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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