Florida Democrat Switches to GOP After Election Win, Sparking Outrage
Florida State Representative Susan Valdes, a lifelong Democrat and former Hillsborough County School Board member, recently switched her party affiliation to Republican. This decision significantly expands the GOP’s already substantial majority in the Florida House to 86-34. Valdes cited her desire to be more effective in serving her community as her motivation, expressing frustration with the Democratic caucus’s perceived inaction on local needs. While Republicans celebrated her move, Democrats criticized her prioritization of personal advancement over her constituents’ interests.
John Q. Hosedrinker