Summary
Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel, a Democrat representing Broward County, switched to the Republican Party due to concerns about the Democratic Party’s stance on Israel, progressive extremism, and disconnect from “everyday Floridians.”
Cassel’s move follows Tampa Rep. Susan Valdes’ similar defection earlier this month, bolstering Republicans’ supermajority to 87 members in Florida’s 120-seat House.
GOP leaders welcomed Cassel, while Democrats criticized her decision as a betrayal of voters and party principles.
Cassel, first elected in 2022, has been a key Democratic voice on property insurance issues.
“Progressive extremism”? Does anyone understand what progressivism is? What did she want done in Israel? Total elimination of the Palestinians?
I’ve heard that term several times from some bothsiderists that were making excuses to not vote, or vote Republican, claiming both sides are “so extreme” now.
I asked for examples of how Democrats are “too extreme”. It usually boils down to trans or how people were protesting Israel’s treatment of Gaza. Probing deeper on actual policy, it really came down to a bunch of nothing.
I get the same type of answers. I really don’t understand their positions on either topic.
In America it’s extreme to oppose the indiscriminate killing of civilians.