Democratic Party, Florida

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."
Republican and Democratic Parties Share Goals for New Year
Democratic Party Chairman Randy Kelley, and Republican Party Chairman John Wahl say that 2024 was a successful year in different ways- and, there's more work to be done.
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.
Florida county rep abandons House Democrats and joins Republican supermajority
Broward County Rep. Hillary Cassel announced Friday her decision to leave the Democrats and join the GOP, becoming the second state lawmaker to do so this month. Cassel, who ran unopposed for her second term in November,
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 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,
Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP
Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel. State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) said in a statement posted on X on Friday that she is not making the decision lightly,
State Rep Announces Switch From Democrat To Republican Party
Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel announced Friday that she is switching her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. Cassel, who represents Florida’s 101st House district, announced the switch in a Twitter post.
Rising Republican and Democratic stars who could be 2028 presidential contenders
The 2028 presidential field will be wide open for both major parties. Here are the top names emerging among Democrats and ...
Palm Beach County Republican chair aims to overtake Democrats as county’s majority party
I’d like to be in the majority. That’s my goal,” says Palm Beach County Republican chairman Carl Cascio. He’d also like to ...
What the only battleground Democrat to do better than Trump says his party needs to learn
Josh Stein’s victory in this year’s North Carolina governor’s race was huge. And his opponent was widely seen as the weakest ...
Republican brawl on immigration erupts as MAGA and tech world clash
A debate over legal immigration exploded during the Christmas holiday shows that the party isn't unified, even on its ...
GOP closed the gap among AAPI voters in 2024. What does that mean for future elections?
Multiple national exit polls suggest voters in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities shifted slightly toward the ...
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The Republican Party Is Out of Control
Mike Johnson can’t keep his conference together and Trump can’t scare them into submission. Can the GOP be governed?
How Virginia governor race could highlight growing Democratic Party divide
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) was viewed as a shoo-in for the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial race.
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The Future of the Democratic Party Lies Far From Washington
To restore the party’s fortunes, organizers should look to down-ticket races to build pressure against Trump—and create a new ...