Conyers's son launches campaign for his House seat: report

[demmiblue]

Source: The Hill

John Conyers III, the son of former Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), is running for his father’s old seat, setting up a race to square off against one of his family members in the Democratic primary.

Conyers III filed paperwork on Wednesday for the seat vacated by his father who resigned in December amid sexual misconduct allegations, according to The Detroit News.

He will now face off against his cousin, state Sen. Ian Conyers (D), who has already jumped into the race.

When Conyers resigned from his seat — which he held for five decades — he endorsed his son. That decision surprised many, including Conyers III, who has never run for office.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/370681-conyerss-son-launches-campaign-for-his-house-seat-report

[Abouttime]

1. I wish him luck

This is a very important seat in our caucus.

[brooklynite]

2. I remember when "dynasties" were frowned upon here.

FWIW, why are you supporting his son as opposed to his great-nephew? Or one of the four Democrats who's name ISN'T Conyers?

Add to which, there's no way this seat won't end up with a Democrat.

[alarimer]

3. Is this the domestic abuser?

Surely the Democrats have better candidates than an inexperienced guy with some legal problems.

[LanternWaste]

4. Arrested, not convicted. Full story available for anyone actually sincere of mind.

Arrested, not convicted. Full story available for anyone actually sincere of mind.

If the Franken threads were any indication, this would be a noted time to apply the "innocent until proven guilty" "let it be fully investigated" "don't lynch by internet" memes that were trendy at the time (but not now?)

[alarimer]

5. Why take that risk?

Surely there are better candidates out there. He does not have the right to that seat.