How Tennessee Republicans Mirror China’s Authoritarians

As much of the country reacted with horror and dismay at Tennessee's expulsion of two Democratic legislators for protesting for gun control within the House chambers, many commentators found no precedent for such an action in response to an act of political protest.

Only twice before in the history of Tennessee had a House member been expelled—but never before for an act of political protest. The Washington Post called it a “historic act of political retaliation.” Both lawmakers, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, have now been reinstated.

Audio recordings recently released by the Tennessee Holler have revealed Republican in-fighting over the episode.

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