Where is John Conyers?

June 19, 1:57 PMDetroit Top News ExaminerDarlena Taylor-Bonds

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Congressman John Conyers Jr.

Us Congreswsman John Conyers Jr. hasn’t been seen lately since his controversial council member wife, Monica Conyers notification of a possible indictment by federal officials in connection with the Synagro deal. Political analyst clearly stated Congressman Conyers know when to stand firm for something or when walk away.

When Monica Conyers ran for a council seat she knew that the Conyers name had weight enough to help her in her running. But some now wonder what kind of impact would these latest allegations against Monica hold when Congressman Conyers run for re-election in 2010. Congressman John Conyers, Jr. has been a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 14th District, since 1964. The 14th district includes all of Highland Park and Hamtramck, as well as parts of Detroit and Dearborn.

Conyers was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1964, making him the second most senior member. As such, he has witnessed many historic moments. In 1971, he was one of the original members of Nixon's Enemies List. Conyers was a member of the Judiciary Committee during the committee's 1974 Watergate hearings, and civil rights icon Rosa Parks served on Conyers' staff between 1965 and 1988.

Congressman Conyers is a leading figure in the Democratic Party and the Congressional Black Caucus, and is currently Ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. He is one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and is considered the Dean of that group. Formed in 1969, the CBC was founded to strengthen African-American law makers' ability to address the legislative concerns of Black and minority citizens.

According to the National Journal, Conyers is considered, along with Pete Stark, to be one of the most liberal members of Congress.  He appeared in Michael Moore's documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 discussing the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, stating that members of Congress “don't read most of the bills.”