Florida Lawmaker Switches to Republican Party After Winning Election as a Democrat: 'I'm Tired of Being the Party of Protesting'
www.latintimes.com
In a surprising political shift, Florida Representative Susan Valdes announced her decision to leave the Democratic Party and join the Republican Conference.

Summary

Florida Representative Susan Valdes announced her switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party shortly after her re-election.

She expressed alignment with Republican Speaker Daniel Perez’s vision and a desire to address her constituents’ needs.

While acknowledging potential policy disagreements, Valdes emphasized respect within the Republican supermajority.

Her defection strengthens Republican control in the Florida House and highlights growing divisions within state politics.

  • otp@sh.itjust.works
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    13 days ago

    Hell, I’m barely on the right culturally, yet I’m often treated as if I’m far-right - especially online

    If you’re barely right wing in the US, then you’re pretty far right on the scale of the developed world.

    I’m Canadian, and I consider the Democrats to be a fairly right-wing party on the whole.

    When you’re online, you’re working with a different scale than if you’re just in a US environment.