By Sophie O’Hara | February 5, 2020
Something wasn’t right with Pelosi at Trump’s State of the Union last night.
She mumbled to herself, made odd facial expressions and just had the overall look like she was about to crack at any moment.
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Of course, the moment that encapsulated Pelosi’s derangement was when she proceeded to tear up a copy of Trump’s SOTU speech.
The move was juvenile, pathetic and clearly depicted someone who’s completely run out of options.
As a result, many are calling for Pelosi to be censured, and Rep. Paul Gosar actually just introduced a resolution to censure the Speaker.
In response to her classless outburst, I've decided to introduce a resolution to censure & condemn Speaker Pelosi.
In a new low, she violated the Code of Official Conduct requiring Members "behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House." pic.twitter.com/gvf6KWNpSM
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) February 5, 2020
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But law professor Jonathan Turley is skipping all that pomp and circumstance and it demanding Pelosi apologize and step down as speaker.
Pelosi has demolished decades of tradition with this poorly considered moment. Of course, many will celebrate her conduct and be thrilled by the insult to Trump. However, even those of us who disagree with his policies should consider what Pelosi destroyed in her moment of rage. She shredded the pretense of governing with civility and dignity in the House. Notably, she did not wait to rip up her copy of the speech until after she left the House floor. Pelosi wanted to do it at the end of the speech, in front of the camera, with the president still in the chamber.
That act was more important to Pelosi than preserving the tradition of her office. In doing so, she forfeited the right to occupy that office. If Pelosi cannot maintain the dignity and neutrality of her office at the State of the Union, she should resign as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. [The Hill]
Turley hit the nail on the head with this one!
Pelosi needs to be held accountable for her dirty and partisan politics.
This piece originally appeared on WayneDupree.com and is used by permission.
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