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.
The party makes no difference, honestly. Not in a “both sides are the same” way, but in the sense that if she’s willing to change party after getting elected, she was already going to be voting the other way regardless.
She essentially lied about her beliefs to get elected, and then showed her real face immediately afterward. I’m honestly surprised it hasn’t happened more often. Republicans have showed many times they’re fine with breaking all the pre-established expectations just to fuck over the people.
It should be considered election fraud.
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