Black lawmakers wonder why Conyers has to go — but not Franken
Calls for the Congressional Black Caucus co-founder to resign have been more prevalent than those for the former comedian to step down.
By HEATHER CAYGLE
11/30/2017 08:15 PM EST
Black lawmakers are hearing growing calls for Rep. John Conyers to resign and wondering why Sen. Al Franken isn’t getting the same treatment.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have been privately airing concerns about a double standard within Democrats’ ranks since sexual harassment allegations against Conyers, the longest-serving House member and a founder of the CBC, first surfaced last week. Their concerns were thrust into the open Thursday when Conyers’ lawyer hinted that Conyers was being treated differently than Franken because of race.
“Nancy Pelosi is going to have to explain what is the discernible difference between Al Franken and John Conyers,†Arnold Reed, Conyers' attorney, told reporters after the House Minority Leader said Conyers should resign.
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