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From the Daily Caller: Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel announced Friday that she is switching her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
Cassel, who represents Florida’s 101st House district, announced the switch in a Twitter post. She cited concerns over the Democratic Party’s “failure to unequivocally support Israel” and what she calls its disconnect from everyday Floridians. Cassel is now the second Florida Democrat to join the GOP, along with Rep. Susan Valdés from Tampa.
“Today, I am announcing my decision to change my party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. This decision was not made lightly but comes from a deep sense of responsibility to my constituents and my commitment to the values that guide my service. I will be joining the Republican Conference of the Florida House of Representatives because I believe in their vision for a better, more prosperous Florida,” Cassel wrote in a statement.
“As a proud Jewish woman,” she continued. “I have been increasingly troubled by the Democratic Party’s failure to unequivocally support Israel and its willingness to tolerate extreme progressive voices that justify or condone acts of terrorism. I’m constantly troubled by the inability of the current Democratic Party to relate to everyday Floridians. I can no longer remain in a party that doesn’t represent my values.”
Below is her full statement:
See statement below. pic.twitter.com/YJbqjpt8Kh
— Rep. Hillary Cassel (@RepCassel) December 27, 2024
BREAKING: Florida State Rep Hillary Cassel announces she is switching from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party pic.twitter.com/ADVLmjE0pN
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) December 27, 2024
🚨BREAKING: Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel is switching parties—leaving the Democrats to join the GOP!
The Florida legislature now stands at 87 Republicans vs. just 33 Democrats.
Momentum is on OUR side! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hTvZtfyixw
— Charlie Kirk 🇺🇸 NEWS (@CharlieKNews) December 27, 2024
BREAKING: Democratic Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes the 2nd Florida lawmaker this year to flip parties.
So much Winning pic.twitter.com/gf2c3NTq2V
— TaraBull (@TaraBull808) December 27, 2024
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