Democratic state Rep. Sherry Jones has been banned from attending party events by the Kentucky Democratic Party. The decision was made after Jones publicly criticized the party’s leadership for their handling of sexual harassment allegations.
Jones, who represents a district in Louisville, had been vocal in her criticism of how the party addressed allegations of sexual harassment against former Rep. Jeff Hoover. Hoover resigned from his position as House Speaker in 2018 after admitting to settling a sexual harassment complaint with a legislative staffer. Jones believed that the party did not do enough to hold Hoover accountable for his actions.
In response to Jones’ criticism, the Kentucky Democratic Party sent her a letter informing her that she was no longer welcome at party events. The letter stated that Jones’ behavior was not in line with the values of the party and that her comments could be damaging to the party’s reputation.
Jones has defended her actions, stating that she was speaking out against what she believed was a failure of leadership within the party. She has also expressed disappointment in the party’s decision to ban her from events, calling it “a very Trump-like move.”
The Kentucky Democratic Party has not commented on the ban, but party officials have emphasized the importance of unity within the party. Jones’ ban has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting her stance on holding party leaders accountable and others criticizing her for speaking out against the party publicly.
Despite the ban, Jones remains committed to her role as a state representative and has vowed to continue fighting for the issues she believes in. She has not announced any plans to leave the Democratic Party.
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