John Conyers III announces his candidacy for his father's old job

[TexasTowelie]

The announcement, which had been expected more than a month before the candidate filed his official papers several weeks ago, still had a whiplash headline:

"John Conyers Formally Announces Bid for Michigan's 13th Congressional District" it read.

Huh? The longest-serving congressman, who stepped down in December amid allegations of sexual harassment and assault, would seem to be making another run for the office.

Those who read on will discover it's actually John Conyers III, the son of the former representative, who is seeking the office.

Read more: https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2018/02/16/john-conyers-iii-announces-his-candidacy-for-his-fathers-old-job

[underthematrix]

1. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

[Bleacher Creature]

2. Hell no!!

Did anyone catch this part of the article?

According to a report obtained by NBC News, his ex-girlfriend told the police that, during an argument, the younger Conyers cut her with a blade and “body slammed her on the bed and then on the floor where he pinned her down and spit on her.” Those are exactly the sorts of allegations that could make some observers think the apple doesn't fall far from the tree — that tree being another high-profile member of the Conyers family, mother Monica, whose high jinks and shenanigans made national headlines.