Florida Lawmaker Switches to Republican Party After Winning Election as a Democrat: 'I'm Tired of Being the Party of Protesting'
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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.

  • pepperprepper@lemmy.world
    382·
    11 days ago

    Ehh wouldn’t matter, at least this adds some transparency to it. Could have just stayed on the D and voted for GOP

    • Goodmorningsunshine@lemmy.world
      21·
      11 days ago

      Switching parties like this should at least immediately trigger a new election. You shouldn’t just get elected, pull your mask off as the opposite of you who ran as and your voters voted for, and just get to stay. That’s ludicrous.

      • skulblaka@sh.itjust.works
        13·
        11 days ago

        Every single Democrat should run as a republican in their next election.

        Don’t even change any of your tactics or messaging, just put an R there instead of a D.

        Watch what happens.