Michigan legislative action thread
Posted on 04/17/2015 6:13:54 AM PDT by cotton1706
LANSING, MI - Freshman state Rep. Cindy Gamrat, R-Plainwell, has been indefinitely removed from the Michigan House Republican caucus.
Gamrat, a tea party favorite, allegedly broke caucus confidentiality rules by posting a comment on Facebook during an off-campus budget workshop on Wednesday afternoon.
A source familiar with the situation said Gamrat was not aware that caucus rules were in effect during the workshop but was confronted by House Speaker Kevin Cotter, who later told her she was no longer welcome in GOP caucus meetings.
"In no way did I reveal anything confidential from the meeting, and I have never violated the integrity of our caucus. I may disagree on issues with my colleagues, but I respect the trust between us," Gamrat said in a subsequent Facebook statement on Thursday evening.
"I was elected to be accountable to the hard working taxpayers of Allegan County and the state of Michigan. I will work diligently and independently every day for their best interests."
Gamrat's exile from the GOP caucus was first reported by the West Michigan Politics blog and confirmed by MLive. Tension had been brewing between Gamrat and leadership prior to the workshop, according to a source.
(Excerpt) Read more at mlive.com ...
Minor infraction by a Tea Party representative: "You're outta here!!"
Why do political parties need to keep so many secrets?
You're supposed to be working for the taxpayers, a$$hole, NOT your political party.
Good riddance for her. Now she is rid of some bad influences.
Ostensibly to keep their tactics and positions secret until the votes are in.
She should start a “TEA Party caucus” and make its mission to stick it to the GOP-E every chance it gets.
Would I be amiss in guessing that Cotter is a RINO buttsucker?
I play softball with her father-in-law
Looks like she’s a supporter of constitutional carry.
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