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Oh My: Democratic Rep Suggests John Conyers Accusers Shouldn't Be Believed Because They're White
Townhall.com ^ | November 30, 2017 | Matt Vespa

Posted on 11/30/2017 10:35:28 AM PST by Kaslin

We didn’t go there, did we? I mean seriously? Did Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), the third ranking member of the House Democratic Caucus, pretty much insinuate that the accusations against Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) shouldn’t be believed because the accusers are white? Conyers is under fire for sexual misconduct. In 2015, he settled a sexual harassment claim to the tune of $27,000 in taxpayer money. Melanie Sloan, a Washington lawyer, claimed to be the subject of verbal abuse by Conyers, even walking into his office to have the Michigan Democrat half-dressed. She has not alleged any sexual harassment, but Deanna Maher, Conyers’ former deputy chief of staff, is a separate story (via Detroit Free Press) [emphasis mine]

Deanna Maher, who worked for him from 1997 to 2005, told The Detroit News that the Detroit Democrat made unwanted advances toward her three times.

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The first instance of harassment happened, Maher said, shortly after the congressman hired her in September 1997 during an event with the Congressional Black Caucus.

“I didn’t have a room, and he had me put in his hotel suite,” said Maher, 77, adding that she rejected his offer to share his room at the Grand Hyatt in Washington and have sex.

The other incidents with the now 88-year-old Conyers involved unwanted touching in a car in 1998 and another unwanted touching of her legs under her dress in 1999, she said.

Conyers’ attorney Arnold Reed questioned why Maher would continue to work for Conyers for so many years after the alleged incidents. He also said Maher’s allegations are uncorroborated and that his client denies wrongdoing.

“At the end of the day, he’s confident that he will be exonerated because he maintains that he has not done anything wrong,” Reed said.

Maher said her need for employment explains why she stayed on the job.

Clyburn has already made controversial statement about Conyers’ sexual misconduct allegations, saying that they could all be made up. Yet, the House Assistant Democratic Leader seemed to have stepped on a rake by suggesting the accusers against Conyers, who are white, shouldn’t be believed because of Susan Smith, a disturbed South Carolina woman who was convicted of drowning her sons back in 1995; Smith lied to authorities by saying a black man carjacked her vehicle and kidnapped her children. Yeah, it’s a rather shaky defense of Conyers. Also, we’re really going to invoke race into this?

Also at this morning's House Democratic caucus: James Clyburn compared Conyers' accusers to the child murderer Susan Smith, who initially claimed a black man had abducted her kids. Clyburn said, these are all white women who've made these charges against Conyers.— Robert Draper (@DraperRobert) November 29, 2017

Yes, according to 2 sources. One told me Clyburn has used the Susan Smith parallel more than once, to members & staffers. https://t.co/3SjKCzjBh8— Robert Draper (@DraperRobert) November 29, 2017

Alex Moe of NBC News also posted a video of reporters asking Congressional Black Caucus chair Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA) and Clyburn about why Conyers hasn’t stepped down when men from other industries who have been accused o such conduct have been removed or taken their exits in kind. Richmond asked for examples, to which the press replied Harvey Weinstein, Charlie Rose, and Matt Lauer.” Clyburn responded with “who elected them?”

CBC Chair Richmond asks for ex. of ppl leaving jobs faster than Conyers when face sexual harassment claims; Clyburn asks "who elected them?" pic.twitter.com/FGDNbvBUcg— Alex Moe (@AlexNBCNews) November 29, 2017

Robert Draper of The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic tweeted about the Smith remarks, which was criticized by Clyburn as being inaccurate, but two sources confirmed to Draper that Clyburn was making this analogy, and the Congressional Black Caucus also confirmed this as well. Clyburn also tried to do some damage control for who “who elected them?” remarks, which gave the impression that members of the Hill play by a separate set of rule when it comes to sexual misconduct (via The State):

“So it’s different because he’s elected,” but the elevator doors closed before Clyburn might have responded.

But after 5 p.m., Clyburn posted his official statement regarding a House Resolution that read very differently than the flippant response to reporters in the halls of the Capitol.

“As elected officials, we ought to be held to a higher standard,” Clyburn said in his statement. “Congress must review and improve the current administrative procedure for victims to come forward. All harassment and discrimination allegations must be taken seriously.”

This might have been in response to the criticism leveled at Clyburn.

Many comments critical of Clyburn have been posted on social media. Among them, people are questioning his logic, asking him to resign – in delicate and powerful terms – and calling him a poor representative of South Carolina.

A writer for The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic tweeted that Clyburn invoked the name of Susan Smith, South Carolina’s infamous child murderer, in his defense of Conyers.

“James Clyburn compared Conyers’ accusers to the child murderer Susan Smith, who initially claimed a black man had abducted her kids. Clyburn said, these are all white women who’ve made these charges against Conyers,” Robert Draper tweeted.

When asked if that comment was true, Draper said he verified it through two sources, adding “Clyburn has used the Susan Smith parallel more than once, to members & staffers.”

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The Congressional Black Caucus tweeted about the alleged Susan Smith comment, saying Clyburn “used the Smith example to illustrate the dangers of convicting people before getting all the facts.”

Let’s circle back to the Smith example. Why? Wouldn’t it have been easier to say we have to get all the fact and let the system of due process work here? Of course, it would—but that hasn’t been the party line. Remember the reforms to Title IX Education Secretary Betsy DeVos brought forward on this subject. It placed an emphasis on due process. The Left went ballistic

“On too many campuses, a new attitude about due process — and the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty — has taken hold,” wrote The Atlantic’s Emily Yoffe.

Now, because Conyers and Sen. Al Franken (D-MN), who is in hot water for forcibly kissing, groping, and grabbing the rear ends of multiple women, are in the crosshairs, due process is what’s needed? Yeah—this come to Jesus moment on this is crap. We all know it’s borne out of political climate. Yet, it also sends a message that it’s okay to harass women, as long as you’re a liberal Democrat. The Bill Clinton protocol is still in effect. For Clyburn, well, he decided to rip a rather odd and somewhat extraneous example to defend Conyers: a disturbed white woman who told a lie to police about a black man carjacking her. Ms. Maher and Ms. Sloan are not mentally ill. And yes, they’re white. So what? That in itself doesn’t make it any less credible. I don’t think identity politics is going to save your pals, Clyburn. This was a stupid remark to make, not matter what the intention. 

Kathleen Rice (D-NY) Slams Her Colleague James Clyburn (D-SC), Thinks His Comment Was Inappropriate (video>


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: California; US: Louisiana; US: Michigan; US: Minnesota; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: 115th; alfranken; california; cbc; cedricrichmond; clyburn; jamesclyburn; johnconyers; louisiana; melaniesloan; michigan; nancypelosi; perverts; racecard; sexualharassment; sexualmisconduct; southcarolina; susansmith
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To: Parley Baer

Clyburn could get rid of Pelosi?


41 posted on 11/30/2017 11:34:20 AM PST by JimSEA
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To: Kaslin

and this nation plunges further into the stone age.


42 posted on 11/30/2017 11:34:22 AM PST by realcleanguy
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To: Kaslin

Okay....Roy Moore’s accusers were all white women so they should not be believed!


43 posted on 11/30/2017 11:36:03 AM PST by mdmathis6 (Men and Devils can't out-"alinsksy" God! He knows where "all the bodies are buried!")
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To: beergarden

And then beat her pretty face to a pulp, maybe kill her in a rage.


44 posted on 11/30/2017 11:36:26 AM PST by ichabod1 (Smoke does not mean fire when someone threw a smoke grenade.)
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To: Kaslin

Doesn’t matter if these octogenarian pervs are forced to resign. Their electorate will install someone younger, but equally odius. It is fun to watch, though.


45 posted on 11/30/2017 11:36:44 AM PST by bk1000 (I stand with Trump.)
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To: TBP

Also, Moore’s accusers shouldn’t be believed because they’re WHITE!


46 posted on 11/30/2017 11:38:22 AM PST by ichabod1 (Smoke does not mean fire when someone threw a smoke grenade.)
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To: Lionheartusa1

Ha, there is no one more racist than a digger


47 posted on 11/30/2017 11:53:38 AM PST by Kaslin (Quid est Veritas?: What Is Truth?)
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To: I want the USA back

Indeed.


48 posted on 11/30/2017 11:54:10 AM PST by Kaslin (Quid est Veritas?: What Is Truth?)
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To: urbanpovertylawcenter

So do I.


49 posted on 11/30/2017 11:55:14 AM PST by Kaslin (Quid est Veritas?: What Is Truth?)
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To: Kaslin

White is the New Nigger.


50 posted on 11/30/2017 11:57:51 AM PST by Lazamataz (The "news" networks and papers are bitter, dangerous enemies of the American people.)
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To: ichabod1

But so is he.


51 posted on 11/30/2017 12:07:53 PM PST by TBP (Progressives lack compassion and tolerance. Their self-aggrandizement is all that matters.)
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To: Liz
Hmm, I read yesterday that they are not going to push them out. They must have changed their mind, if what you said is true. James Clyburn is one of them

Also check this out

http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3609326/posts

52 posted on 11/30/2017 12:08:02 PM PST by Kaslin (Quid est Veritas?: What Is Truth?)
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To: Kaslin

Captain Underpants has a defender


53 posted on 11/30/2017 12:37:02 PM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Kaslin

What a racist pig. They will eventually cry “wolf” one too many times for the idiots that still have pity on the racists.


54 posted on 11/30/2017 12:37:43 PM PST by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless, indisputable clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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To: DennisR

Well what do you expect?


55 posted on 11/30/2017 12:39:17 PM PST by Kaslin (Quid est Veritas?: What Is Truth?)
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To: Kaslin

Yeah...really.


56 posted on 11/30/2017 12:49:21 PM PST by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless, indisputable clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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To: Kaslin
Final day of the Democratic National Convention
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC)
57 posted on 11/30/2017 1:16:24 PM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: Kaslin

As usual, Democrats expose themselves. What they accuse of others of is what they do themselves. Therefore, Democrats shouldn’t be believed, because they are... Democrats!


58 posted on 11/30/2017 1:41:41 PM PST by The Truth Will Make You Free
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To: Kaslin

So he is saying his friend, Conyers, only sexually assaults white women. That makes him a raciest of the first order and he should pay a major price for his flagrant racism.


59 posted on 11/30/2017 1:59:02 PM PST by elpadre (AfganistaMr Obama said theoal was to "disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-hereQaeda" and its allies.)
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To: Kaslin

Who among us was not waiting for racism to be charged in the Conyer’s scandal?


60 posted on 11/30/2017 2:04:54 PM PST by jazzlite
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