Trump hails Florida Dem's decision to ditch party, join GOP

Florida Democrats are jumping ship and joining the GOP. What does it mean for state politics?
Two Florida House Representatives, Hillary Cassel and Susan Valdés, recently announced they were leaving the Democratic Party to join the GOP.
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.
Another Democratic defection: Hillary Cassel becomes 2nd Florida lawmaker to flip parties
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 Friday afternoon.
Another Democratic state lawmaker in Florida is joining the Republican party
Following Florida Democrats’ losses on Election Day, a second state lawmaker has announced she’s switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus.
Florida Democrat's Switch to GOP Highlights Growing Discontent
In a significant political shift, Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel announced she is leaving the Democratic Party to join the Republicans. Citing a disconnect with voters and the Democratic Party's approach,
Donald Trump hails Hillary Cassel, urging ‘Disillusioned Democrats’ to switch parties
The latest convert to the Florida Republicans in the House did not escape the notice of the President-elect.
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.
Switch to GOP gives Hillary Cassel leadership position on insurance panel
Days after announcing she was leaving the Democratic Party, state House Republican leadership elevated Rep. Hillary Cassel to ...
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Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes second Democrat to turn Republican since 2024 elections
Kristen Browde, president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, also issued a statement blasting the move. "One has to ...
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Stray bullet kills Florida man while he hugged partner at midnight on New Year’s Eve
A man was struck and killed by a stray bullet while hugging his partner at midnight. With just two minutes to spare before the start of 2025, Angel Nunes made a surprise visit to Chris Dillon’s home.
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Hillary Cassel becomes second House Democrat to swap parties ahead of 2025 Session
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried criticized Cassel, the second state lawmaker to switch parties since Election Day.
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Republican Jewish Coalition Welcomes Hillary Cassel to GOP
2024 was the year of shifting parties as another Democrat has changed her party affiliation to the GOP. Florida state Rep.
Democrat Flipping Party to Republican After Election Sparks Liberal Fury
Florida Rep. Hillary Cassel switches to the GOP, becoming second Democratic state lawmaker to change parties this month.