The Democratic Party is bleeding not only voters but also members of Congress.
Most recently, Florida Congresswoman Hilary Cassel announced On Friday, she announced she was switching her party affiliation from Democratic to Republican because she believes in “a vision for a better, more prosperous Florida.”
There is no greater evidence of this shift than the crushing defeat that Democrats endured on November 5, especially among voters and voters who have voted reliably blue for decades.
“As a mother, I want to help build a world where children are judged by their character and actions, not by labels,” Cassel said. “As a proud Jewish woman, I have become increasingly troubled by the Democratic Party's inability to unequivocally support Israel and its willingness to tolerate ultra-progressive voices that justify or condone acts of terrorism. Ta.
“I'm always troubled by the current Democratic Party's inability to empathize with everyday life in Florida,” Cassel continued. “I can't stay in a party that doesn't represent my values any longer.”
Although Cassel has changed affiliations, he notes that his values don't necessarily align with those of the Republican conference as a whole.
“I know I won't always agree with every Republican on every detail, but I know I'll always have input, cooperation and respect,” Cassel said. “The House Republican Conference empowers legislators to find common-sense solutions to real problems facing all Floridians. They welcome different ideas and collaboration, and they believe in making effective That's the foundation of a good government. Those are my values.
Cassel becomes the second Florida lawmaker to change party affiliation in December. Recently re-elected Florida congresswoman Susan Valdez announced in a similar statement that she was changing her affiliation from Democratic to Republican.
“I've known for a long time that no one has a monopoly on good ideas in the House,” Valdez said. said. “I am not going to waste my last two years in the Florida Legislature being ignored by a caucus whose leadership expects me to ignore the needs of our communities.”
“I want to roll up my sleeves and go to work,” Valdez continued. “I want to be part of the solution to West Tampa's problems. I entered politics to be part of the progressive party, and I'm tired of being part of the protests. What my fellow Republicans say. I know I don't agree with that.''I have members of Congress involved in every issue, and I know that I will be welcomed and treated with respect in their caucus. ”
This change of heart between Valdez and Cassel is not an isolated incident. California Sen. Marie Alvarado Gil also announced in August that she would be leaving the Democratic Party and becoming a Republican.
“For the past two years that I've been working in the Senate, I didn't know which party I belonged to.” Alvarado-Gil said. “The Democratic Party is not the party I registered with decades ago.”
What is common among members of Congress and voters who are increasingly disliking the Democratic Party is the fact that the Democratic Party has become unrecognizable. There is no greater evidence of this shift than the crushing defeat that Democrats endured on November 5, especially among voters and voters who have voted reliably blue for decades.
It remains to be seen whether the Democratic Party will decide to change course for the sake of its political survival.
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