House turmoil focus of special session coverage
The silencing of Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and subsequent walkout by House Democrats dominated the news coverage of Monday’s special session. Here are the headline:
Associated Press: GOP silences ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat on House floor for day on ‘out of order’ rule; crowd erupts.
Tennessee Lookout: Democrats walk out over Jones silencing, as House-Senate remain in stalemate.
USA Today: Republican lawmakers silence ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat on House floor for day on ‘out of order’ rule.
New York Times: Tennessee G.O.P. Again Silences Democratic Lawmaker Justin Jones.
Daily Memphian: House Speaker ejects audience, silences Jones in special session; Democrats walk off in protest.
WKRN-TV: Democrats walk out of House session after Rep. Jones silenced; Gallery cleared.
WTFV-TV: Rep. Justin Jones has been silenced from the House on Monday. Democrats left. The public screamed.
WREG-TV: Democrats walk out of House session after Rep. Jones silenced; Gallery cleared.
