Why did so many Dems vote to save George Santos?

[Fau Teixeira]

*There are a limited number of federal protections even in at-will states; you can't fire someone for organizing a union, etc.

tell that to starbucks

[AQNOR]

That's not really the same.  Most states have at-will employment, meaning you can be let go for any* reason or no reason.  Elected members of Congress have more job protection than that.

When your buddy chose to use the fountain without asking - regardless of what else he bought, or if he was only getting water - he was in the wrong.  The store owner could have called the cops and reported theft without taking a step outside.

*There are a limited number of federal protections even in at-will states; you can't fire someone for organizing a union, etc.

OK, so back to my original statement.   Do you think an NFL player has more job protection than a common citizen in "at will" employment?   If so, should Goodell be allowed to suspend them before their case is resolved?

[Spider-Dan]

This thread is about Congress, not the NFL.

Members of Congress have more job protections than NFL players or Cheesecake Factory employees.  In a democratic republic such as ours, it is important that we fully follow the processes to remove someone from office for misconduct, if only to properly respect the will of the voters that put them there.

[Spider-Dan]

Following a brutal report from the House Ethics Committee and a resolution of expulsion from its Republican chair, George Santos was expelled today.

[Dave Gray]

I feel good about it.

Gotta set a precedent and I actually feel better that he wasn't expelled before, because you have a clear ruling before you took action so it's a clean break.

[AQNOR]

I feel good about it.

Gotta set a precedent and I actually feel better that he wasn't expelled before, because you have a clear ruling before you took action so it's a clean break.

I agree.   The evidence was clear that he had committed ethical violations.   Now you take action.   Not beforehand.