President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-101) over the weekend for leaving the Democratic Party and joining the Republican Party.
“Congratulations to Hillary Cassel for becoming the second State Representative from the Great State of Florida to switch her Party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, once more expanding the GOP Supermajority in the State House!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I would further like to invite other Disillusioned Democrats to switch Parties, and join us on this noble quest to Save our Country and, Make America Great Again – GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE. THANK YOU HILLARY!”
Cassel said in her announcement late last week that the 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,” she said. “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 progressive voices that justify or condone acts of terrorism,” she continued. “I’m constantly troubled by the inability of the current Democratic Party to relate to everyday Floridians. I can no longer remain in a party that doesn’t represent my values.”
Cassel said that she “won’t always agree on every detail” with Republicans but said that she believes she “will always have input, collaboration, and respect” in the conference.
“The House Republican Conference empowers members to find common sense solutions to real issues facing all Floridians,” she said. “They welcome different ideas and collaboration, which is the cornerstone of effective government. Those are my values. I ran for office to make my community and this state better. I want my constituents to know my resolve to deliver on these promises has never been stronger. I know the best way to accomplish this is to join Speaker Perez and the Republican Conference in the Florida House of Representatives.”
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