California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas' Committee Purge

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas removed five Republicans and one moderate Democrat from legislative committees, potentially in retaliation for oversight and bipartisanship efforts. The move was surprising given the Democratic supermajorities in both Assembly and State Senate.

Key Points

  • Republicans and a moderate Democrat removed from committees
  • Democrats hold supermajorities in both Assembly and State Senate
  • Efforts to combat sex trafficking and scrutinize state budget highlighted
  • Minority party's limited rights in the California state legislature mentioned

Pros

  • Potential exposure of wasteful spending and corruption in Sacramento
  • Efforts to combat sex trafficking of minors

Cons

  • Potential lack of minority party rights in the California state legislature