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Florida Democrat Defects to Join Republicans Over ‘Extreme Progressive Voices’ in Party
A Democratic Florida state representative announced she is defecting from her party and joining the Republicans because the Democrats are too open to “extreme progressive voices.” Hillary Cassel, who is Jewish,
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.
Florida lawmaker switches to Republican Party over Democrats’ ‘failure’ to support Israel
State Rep. Hillary Cassel is "troubled" by the party's "willingness to tolerate extreme progressive voices that justify or condone acts of terrorism."
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.
This South Florida legislator says she’s switching party affiliation to Republican
A state legislator from South Florida said Friday she is switching her political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes second Democrat to turn Republican since 2024 elections
Cassel said in a post on X that she supports House Republicans' "vision for a better, more prosperous Florida" and questioned whether the Democratic Party adequately supports Israel.
Another Democratic defection: Hillary Cassel becomes 2nd Florida lawmaker to flip parties
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.
Second Florida House lawmaker switches from Democrat to Republican ahead of 2025 session
Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel, who represents Florida's House District 101, announced Friday she is abandoning the Democratic Party.
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Another Florida state representative switches from Democrat to Republican
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — For the second time this year, a Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched their party affiliation ...
Democrat congressman calls for decriminalizing sex work after bombshell House report on Matt Gaetz
A Democratic congressman is calling for the U.S. to decriminalize sex work nationwide in response to damning findings ...
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Jimmy Patronis emerges as favorite to succeed Matt Gaetz in Congress
The former Florida CFO has been a dependable ally of the Jewish community on supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism ...
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"BS": Florida Republicans Defend Matt Gaetz in Wake of Ethics Report Release
Christmas came a bit early for the American people when the U.S. House Ethics Committee released its damning report into ...
Commentary: Florida Congress members must protect LGBTQ+ youth
The local co-chairs of GLSEN, a student-advocacy organization, write about a recent decision to ban health care for ...
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House Ethics' scathing report on former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz released
The Florida Republican has denied any improper ... though not criminal." The former congressman refused to sit for sworn testimony and only submitted written answers to some of the committee's ...
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Former South Florida congressman indicted in lobbying case
TALLAHASSEE — A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has indicted former Florida Congressman David Rivera on charges of failing to register to lobby for a sanctioned Venezuelan businessman ...
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Florida Lawmaker Ditches Democratic Party Which She Accuses of Tolerating Voices Who 'Condone Acts of Terrorism'
Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel announced her switch from Democrat to Republican, citing Democrat's tolerance of ...