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GOP’s Harebrained Plan to Expel Tennessee Lawmakers Has Officially Backfired

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Rep. Justin Jones made a pledge just after being booted from the Tennessee Assembly last week: “See you on Monday.” He kept his promise.

Michael Daly
Michael Daly 

Special Correspondent

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Representative Justin Jones leaves the Historic Metro Courthouse after being reinstated by the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County with 36-0 votes
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