The Sutton committee has been formed
KCCR News had the story early this AM (at least, earlier than the Argus) that the committee formed to hear the Sutton matter has now been formed:
The select committee will be chaired by Senate Republican Majority Leader Dave Knudson. Other Republicans on the committee are Gray, Gene Abdallah, Ed Olson and Kenneth McNenny. Democrats on the committee are Minority Leader Scott Heidepriem, Nancy Turbak, Ben Nesselhuff and Gary Hanson. Gray says a Democrat will be appointed to serve as vice chair. Gray says if there is a disciplinary hearing, it would start probably in the second week of the session. He says details such as when, when and how many times the committee would meet haven’t been set. Gray says the select committee would serve as any other legislative committee. It could recommend some type of action against Sutton, such as expulsion, censure or nothing at all, that would then have to be approved by the entire Senate.Read it all here.
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I know you covered the process of the possible Special Session (from the information you knew) - can you discribe the process of how this investigation will play out in the next couple of weeks? i.e. - how much will it differ from a trial? similarities? Other things that would help us understand the process.
Instead of pass or do not pass, I suspect it will be Censure, Expulsion, or No Action, with a recommendation made to the body as a whole.
From there, I suspect they'll deliberate and it will be an up or down vote.
My bet is they choke. Or Sutton resigns and they slither away untested. This is when we need Scheenbeck more than ever!
Go Dan!! Now go and get yourself vindicated!!
Dan is a good guy who has built an exceptional reputation throughout his 30+ years of life. He has done a great deal for the people of his legislative district, the town of Flandreau, the youth, his friends, and his family.
Seriously, Dan Sutton is a role model to many and should be. It is so unfortunate that false accusations, can ruin a guys life and reputation in the eyes of so many. Sometimes people like an unfounded and untrue national enquirer story more than the truth.
And now, Sutton has to subject himself to a "Committee Investigation" by his Senate Peers where no one really knows what the heck they are doing. Even though, knowing the accusations, he was re-voted into the legislature by the people of his district.
No matter what happens, I doubt things will be fair for Sutton, but I am so proud of that man for fighting this. He is a true Irish at heart and will FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!! Thats why they call us the FIGHTING IRISH :)
My prayers and support are with you Dan! May God grant you the strength you will need to endure this journey.
I seriously think we should open an account at Farmers State Bank titled the "I Support Sutton Fund" where we could donate cash to help the poor man, his wife, and their adorable little lucy pay for these ridiculous lawyer bills that are resulting from a false accusation.
Is there anyone else who is serious that they would donate? If so, I think we need to open an account.
VINDICATE SUTTON!
Go Dan!!!
VINDICATE DAN!!!!
My total pledge $300!
I bet PP is crapping himself. Im sure he is not overly pleased to see us using his site to "organize our own Sutton committee." A committee of support that is!
VINDICATE DAN!
Vindicate Dan
Dan Sutton
PO Box 282
Flandreau, SD 57028
Maybe we should just mail our checks directly to him and note that they are to assist in his vindication.
What does everyone think?
VINDICATE DAN!!!
Free Sutton form the courts of public opinion!!!!!
I still say that resigning and then not resigning smacks of arrogance. And slithery lawyers, probably smart too, but definitely slithery.
Vindicate Dan!!!
Sorry. I've got to kill that one. At the very least, it needs to be "Allegedly" play with someones....
or the "I Support Sutton Fund...and that's not an allegation!"
Sutton for Senate, his seat was won fair and square. Even after the residents of District 8 had heard of this affair. They knew it wasnt true, so they showed up at the polls and voted blue. Now he needs your continued support. Send good wishes, cash, or prayers his way because soon their will be a vindication day!