2nd Florida lawmaker leaves Democratic Party, joins GOP

Florida lawmaker says switch to GOP came after Israel debate with fellow Democrat
Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel is talking more about why she decided to leave the Democratic Party and start the new year as a Republican. Cassel’s move gave Florida House Republicans an 87-33 supermajority.
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 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.
Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP
Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel. State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) said in a Friday statement on the social platform X that she is not making the decision lightly,
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.
Second Florida Democratic representative flips Republican
A second Florida state House Democrat has switched to the Republican Party, building on momentum that has expanded the Republican Party under Gov. Ron DeSantis. On Dec. 9, state Rep. Susan Valdés, a lifelong Democrat and Cuban-American from West Tampa,
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