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Fetterman’s independence keeps Democrats guessing
politics19 days ago

Fetterman’s independence keeps Democrats guessing

Democrats are worried Sen. John Fetterman could complicate their path to a Senate majority by switching parties, though his Washington Post op-ed says he has no plans to leave the Democrats; the piece notes that a Specter-style move is possible but unlikely, given Fetterman’s swing-state roots and his history of breaking with his party on a few issues, which could make him a pivotal vote in a narrow majority and influence future dynamics on Iran, Gaza, government funding and court vacancies.

via CNN|
#democrats#fetterman#party-switch
politics2 months ago

California Rep. Kiley shifts to independent, vows to caucus with GOP

California Rep. Kevin Kiley announced he is switching his party designation from Republican to independent and will run for reelection in the Democratic-leaning 6th District on a no-party-preference ballot, while continuing to caucus with Republicans. He also said he won’t seek reelection in his current 3rd District after redistricting tilted districts toward Democrats. He becomes the first independent in the House since 2019, though he remains aligned with the Republican caucus.

via Politico|
#california#congress#independent
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's Party Switch: Impact on His Political Career and American Cities
politics2 years ago

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's Party Switch: Impact on His Political Career and American Cities

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's switch to the Republican Party is seen as a strategic move to position himself as a future Republican candidate for statewide office in Texas. While it may give him an easier path to higher office, he will still face challenges appealing to the GOP's conservative base. Johnson's record as a Democrat, including support for women's reproductive rights and COVID-19 restrictions, may hinder his viability in a Republican primary. However, his switch has drawn praise from leading Republicans, who see him as a symbol of conservative leadership in urban areas. Democrats view his departure as a disappointment and a reflection of the Republican Party's efforts to court Black voters.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#dallas-mayor-eric-johnson#party-switch#political-career
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Joins Republican Party, Citing Need for GOP in American Cities
politics2 years ago

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Joins Republican Party, Citing Need for GOP in American Cities

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who previously served as a Democrat in the Texas legislature, announced that he is switching parties and will now be a Republican-affiliated mayor. Johnson criticized Democratic policies in an op-ed, blaming them for increased crime and homelessness. He emphasized the importance of championing law and order and practicing fiscal conservatism in urban centers. Johnson's decision makes him the only Republican among the mayors of the 10 most populous cities in the US. The Texas Democratic Party accused him of being dishonest with voters, while Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott welcomed his party switch.

via CNN|
#dallas#democratic-party#mayor-eric-johnson
Georgia Democrat Mesha Mainor switches to Republican Party, citing abandonment by Dems
politics2 years ago

Georgia Democrat Mesha Mainor switches to Republican Party, citing abandonment by Dems

Georgia state legislator Mesha Mainor, a Democrat from Atlanta, has switched to the Republican Party, becoming the only Black member of the GOP among Georgia's 236 state lawmakers and the first Black Republican woman to serve in the Georgia General Assembly. Mainor cited disagreements with Democrats over issues such as school vouchers and disciplining prosecutors as reasons for her switch. She also accused legislative Democrats of sabotaging her work and publicly slandering her. Mainor's defection gives Republicans a 102-78 edge in the House.

via The Associated Press|
#democrat#georgia#mesha-mainor
"NC Democrats Push for Election and Campaign Changes After Lawmaker's Party Switch"
politics3 years ago

"NC Democrats Push for Election and Campaign Changes After Lawmaker's Party Switch"

North Carolina Democrats have introduced Senate Bill 748, which would require lawmakers who switch parties early in their terms to be removed from office and refund their donors. The bill comes after Rep. Tricia Cotham switched from the Democratic to the Republican party, giving the GOP a supermajority in the House. The bill would trigger a special election within 90 days if a member of the General Assembly switches parties with more than six months left on their term and would require the official to refund campaign contributions to any donor who requests them.

via WGHP FOX8 Greensboro|
#campaign-finance#democrats#north-carolina
Missouri Republicans Pass Restrictions on Transgender Health Care and Sports Participation
politics3 years ago

Missouri Republicans Pass Restrictions on Transgender Health Care and Sports Participation

Missouri Republican Representative Chris Sander, one of two openly gay Republicans in the state legislature, is considering leaving the Republican Party after being prevented from speaking against a GOP plan to restrict gender-affirming care for minors. Sander, who voted against the restrictions, said that Republicans needed to decide whether gay and transgender Republicans were welcome in the party. If he were to quit the GOP, he would join a short list of other House members over the past decade to leave their political party.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#lgbtq#missouri#party-switch