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.

  • pfr@lemmy.sdf.org
    23·
    13 hours ago

    The fact that this is legal in the US is just another reason why US politics is completely fucked. The people didn’t just elect the person, they elected the party. If she no longer wants to be a Democrat then she should resign. Here in Australia, that’s what you do. You want to join the other party? you resign an then you need to be re-elected for the party your represent. It’s fucking insane to be able to just go, nup, I’m switching sides.

    If that’s allowed, why don’t don’t smart, well spoken Dems campaign as Republicans to get the Maga votes then switch to Democrat after being elected?