Florida, Democratic Party and GOP

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.
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 Florida representative switches parties from Democrat to Republican ahead of 2025 Session
Rep. Hillary Cassel becomes the second House Democrat to switch parties this month, following Rep. Susan Valdés' jump on Dec. 9.
'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.
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 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,
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Former Florida Rep. Gaetz Says Trump’s Backing Of Speaker Johnson Is “The Art Of The Deal”
Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz called President-elect Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of House Speaker Mike ...
Matt Gaetz is accused of paying for sex with a minor. Will he face charges in Florida?
Police in Seminole County, where the alleged 2017 incident with a minor occurred, told the Miami Herald that the window to ...
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Another Florida state representative switches from Democrat to Republican
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — For the second time this year, a Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched their party affiliation ...
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Billions in disaster relief could be jeopardized in Florida as Congress aims to keep government running
THAT WOULD HELP FLORIDA STORM VICTIMS IN THEIR RECOVERY. FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN DARREN SOTO IS PUSHING HIS COLLEAGUES TO GET THIS DONE. THIS WOULD HURT FARMERS. THIS WOULD HURT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.
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Former Florida congressman indicted on foreign agent charges
Former Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla., was indicted Tuesday on charges that he violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act and laundered funds in order to "conceal and promote his criminal conduct ...
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Former South Florida congressman indicted in lobbying case
TALLAHASSEE — A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has indicted former Florida Congressman David Rivera on charges of failing to register to lobby for a sanctioned Venezuelan businessman ...
Democrat congressman calls for decriminalizing sex work after bombshell House report on Matt Gaetz
A Democratic congressman is calling for the U.S. to decriminalize sex work nationwide in response to damning findings ...
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"BS": Florida Republicans Defend Matt Gaetz in Wake of Ethics Report Release
Miami-Dade Rep. Juan Carlos Porras proudly stands with Gaetz and hopes he returns to public service.