The leading theory here is that Nancy Pelosi was bashed so much for her idiotic defense of Rep. Conyers this morning, which we covered here, that it led to Conyers resigning as ranking dem.
Pelosi issues statement on Conyers' decision to step aside as Judiciary Committee Ranking Member pic.twitter.com/oPZSraUR8h
— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) November 26, 2017
After careful consideration and in light of the attention drawn by recent allegations made against me, I have notified the Democratic Leader of my request to step aside as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee during the investigation of these matters.
— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) November 26, 2017
I deny these allegations, many of which were raised by documents reportedly paid for by a partisan alt-right blogger. I very much look forward to vindicating myself and my family before the House Committee on Ethics.
— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) November 26, 2017
To be clear, I would like very much to remain as Ranking Member. There is still much work to be done on core concerns like securing civil rights, enacting meaningful criminal justice reform, and protecting access to the ballot box.
— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) November 26, 2017
These challenges could not be more pressing in the face of an Administration that cares little for the rule of law and a President whose actions and conduct cheapens our discourse every day.
— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) November 26, 2017
He goes on and on for a while, anyway here’s the conclusion:
I am grateful to my colleagues who have called for due process before weighing judgment. I would urge them to continue to do so for any Member accused of wrongdoing. Basic fairness requires no less.
— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) November 26, 2017