Santos Gone, Sandra Day O'Connor's Death, Red Lobster Loss

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Centrist Chronicle
December 02, 2023

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Yesterday, Congressman George Santos (R, NY-3) was removed from his position in the U.S. House of Representatives, following a decisive 311-114 vote. This makes Santos the sixth individual in U.S. history to be expelled from the House, and notably, the first to be expelled without a criminal conviction.

Santos has been embroiled in controversy since he started his first term last year. After his election in November 2022, various reports emerged claiming he had fabricated aspects of his personal history, including his educational and professional background. Santos faced 23 federal charges, encompassing money laundering, wire fraud, identity theft, and making false statements to Congress, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Additionally, the House Ethics Committee revealed similar findings in a report last month, following its investigation into Santos.

Following Santos' expulsion, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) has a 10-day window to announce a special election to fill the now-vacant congressional seat. This election is expected to take place between February and March. In an unusual twist, local party officials will select the Democratic and Republican candidates for this election, rather than the candidates being chosen through a primary vote by the electorate.

O'Connor passed away due to complications stemming from progressive dementia and a respiratory condition. Her birth in 1930 took place in Texas, and she grew up on her family's Lazy B ranch in Arizona. Demonstrating early academic prowess, O'Connor entered Stanford University at just 16 years of age, subsequently earning her law degree from the same institution.

Her career trajectory led her to serve as a state judge in Arizona, and in 1981, she was appointed to the Supreme Court by then-President Ronald Reagan. Notably, she was the first woman to serve on the court in its 191-year history. O'Connor retired in 2006, dedicating herself to the care of her husband, who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

The strategy was straightforward. Traditionally, Red Lobster experiences a downturn in business activity in the third and fourth quarters of the year. To counter this, its parent company, Thai Union, initiated a fresh promotional strategy.

This promotion allowed patrons to indulge in unlimited shrimp for a set price of $20. This offer has been a recurring feature at the restaurant chain for over 18 years. However, in a significant shift, the company declared in June that the endless shrimp option would now be a constant offering on their menu.