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Another Democratic state lawmaker in Florida is joining the Republican party
Following Florida Democrats' losses on Election Day, a second state lawmaker has announced she's switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus.
Trump hails Florida Dem's decision to ditch party, join GOP: 'THANK YOU HILLARY!'
President-elect Donald Trump hailed Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel's announcement that she's switching from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party.
'The decision was not made lightly': Second Florida lawmaker leaves Democratic Party, joins GOP
A second Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched parties this month, further swelling the legislative Republican supermajority. Rep. Hillary Cassel of Dania Beach, first elected to the state House in 2022, made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Another Democrat in the Florida House is joining the Republican Party. Here’s why:
I’m constantly troubled by the inability of the current Democratic Party to relate to everyday Floridians,” State Rep. Hillary Cassel said in a statement.
Florida lawmaker switches to Republican Party over Democrats’ ‘failure’ to support Israel
Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel is leaving the Democratic Party, citing her problems with the party’s handling of the Israel-Gaza war and arguing Democrats are out of touch with the average person.
Another Florida representative switches parties from Democrat to Republican ahead of 2025 Session
Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes the second House Democrat to switch parties this month, following Rep. Susan Valdés' jump on Dec. 9.
This South Florida legislator says she’s switching party affiliation to Republican
A state legislator from South Florida said Friday she is switching her political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
Trump applauds ‘disillusioned’ Florida lawmaker’s switch to GOP
Cassel's move away from the Democratic Party, announced on Friday, means that the GOP now has a supermajority of 87-33 in the 120-seat Florida House.
Second Florida House lawmaker switches from Democrat to Republican this month
Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel has switched her political party affiliation from Democratic to Republican, making her the second House lawmaker to do so this month.
Democrat Flipping Party to Republican After Election Sparks Liberal Fury
Florida Rep. Hillary Cassel switches to the GOP, becoming second Democratic state lawmaker to change parties this month.
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