Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel has just flipped from Democrat to Republican.
She is the second Florida state representative to do so since the 2024 election.
Rep. Cassel is Jewish and says that she was troubled by the Democrat party’s refusal to support Israel, among other issues.
This brings the number of Florida Republicans in the legislature up to 87, with Democrats holding 33!
Here’s her full statement:
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— Rep. Hillary Cassel (@RepCassel) December 27, 2024
Full transcript:
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.
As a mother, I want to help build a world where our children are judged on their character and their actions not on their labels. As a proud Jewish woman, I have been increasingly troubled by the Democratic Party’s failure to unequivocally support Israel and its willingness to tolerate extreme