Summary

Florida state Rep. Susan Valdes, a lifelong Democrat, abruptly switched to the Republican Party, citing frustration with being ignored in the Democratic caucus.

Valdes, who represents District 64 near Tampa, said she wants to focus on solving problems for her community rather than protesting.

Her defection bolsters the Florida GOP’s historic 86-34 House majority, drawing criticism from Democrats who called her move a betrayal of her constituents.

Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, welcomed Valdes, praising her as a strong community advocate and valuable addition to their party.

    • frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io
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      17 days ago

      Another one in Texas this week too. I guess a Democrat’s campaign money and resources are acceptable just not the policy priorities they set out, which these buttholes know in advance because they are not lliterate and do not live with their heads permanently jammed up their own assholes.