Trump hails Florida Dem's decision to ditch party, join 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 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.
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.
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.
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,
'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.
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.
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Fried Responds to Departure of Hillary Cassel
During a time when Democrats are moving away from the party because of platform disagreements, Florida Democratic Party Chair ...
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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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Broward’s Hillary Cassel abandons House Democrats, joins Republican supermajority
Broward County Rep. Hillary Cassel announced Friday her decision to leave the Democrats and join the GOP, becoming the second ...
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Wasserman Schultz Accuses Cassel of Deceiving Voters
State Rep. Hillary Cassel’s (R) departure from the Democratic Party has angered the totality of her former party members.
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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.
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.
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‘THANK YOU HILLARY!’ Trump Lavishes Praise on New Ex-Democrat for Joining ‘Noble Quest’ and Expanding GOP Supermajority
Republican who burned her former party as anti-Semitic on the way out the door this week. The post ‘THANK YOU HILLARY!’ Trump ...