Florida Democrat Switches Parties, Sparking Outrage
Florida Representative Hillary Cassel, recently reelected, announced her switch from the Democratic to the Republican party, mirroring a similar move by Representative Susan Valdés earlier this month. Cassel cited the Democratic Party’s stance on Israel and its embrace of progressive voices as reasons for her departure, expressing concern about its disconnect from Floridians’ values. This party switch further strengthens the Republican supermajority in the Florida legislature. The Florida Democratic Party criticized the decision, emphasizing the need for leadership and highlighting the loss of representation for constituents.
John Q. Hosedrinker