Defecting: At Least 13 Lawmakers Switch to GOP Post Election
- Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:14am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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ATLANTA (AP) — Staggering Election Day losses are not the Democratic Party’s final indignity this year.
At least 13 state lawmakers in five states have defected to Republican ranks since the Nov. 2 election, adding to already huge GOP gains in state legislatures. And that number could grow as next year’s legislative sessions draw near.
The defections underscore dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party — particularly in the South — and will give Republicans a stronger hand in everything from pushing a conservative fiscal and social agenda to redrawing political maps.
In Alabama, four Democrats announced last week they were joining the GOP, giving Republicans a supermajority in the House that allows them to pass legislation without any support from the other party. The party switch of a Democratic lawmaker from New Orleans handed control of Louisiana’s House to Republicans for the first time since Reconstruction.
In Georgia, six rural Democratic state legislators — five from the House and one in the Senate — have switched allegiance to the GOP since Nov. 2. In Maine, a House Democrat flipped; in South Dakota, a Democratic state senator.
Most of the party swaps are in the South, where GOP rule is becoming more entrenched and Democrats — many of them already more conservative than their counterparts elsewhere — are facing what looks like a long exile in the minority.
In Georgia, the GOP swept every statewide office this year and brought, in the words of state Rep. Alan Powell, “an effective end, at least for the foreseeable future, to the two-party system in state government.”
Powell, who served in the House for two decades as a Democrat from a rural district in North Georgia, joined the Republican caucus this month after concluding it would allow him to get off the sidelines and again be a player on key issues. The 58-year-old real estate agent has been outspoken in his criticism of both Republicans and Democrats and expects to maintain an independent streak in the GOP.
Twenty-one state legislative chambers in 16 states moved into GOP hands this year, and for some Democrats keeping a seat at the table means trading a “D” for an “R.” Others, like Mike Millican of Alabama, one of those who joined the GOP last week, say that as the national Democratic Party has moved to the left, they‘ve found themselves more in line with the Republican Party’s political ideology.
In most cases, those who’ve jumped ship said the Democratic Party abandoned them — not the other way around.
“The Maine Democratic agenda is too focused on the bidding of various special interests,” said state Rep. Michael Willette, as he joined the GOP less than two weeks after being elected as a Democrat.
The changes in allegiance come after — and, in part, because of — big Republican statehouse wins across the country this election cycle.
“This was a wave election,” said Tim Storey, an elections expert with the National Conference of State Legislatures. “So you will probably see that wave continue with even more Democrats moving over as the impact of the election settles in.”
The GOP picked up a whopping 690 seats Nov. 2 — the largest shift since 1966, according to data compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures. In addition to the legislative chambers Republicans took from Democrats, an ongoing recount in New York will help determine which party controls the state Senate there.
Republicans now control both chambers of the state Legislature as well as the governorship in 21 states.
The shifts come as legislatures are set to begin the politically charged, once-a-decade process of redrawing congressional and legislative districts to reflect updated U.S. Census population estimates. Typically, the party in power gets the chance to preserve strongholds or change districts once considered safe for the other party, meaning Republicans can solidify their majorities.
Carolyn Fiddler, spokeswoman for the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, acknowledged the process will be a challenge for Democrats.
“We know that in some cases folks are scrambling to keep their districts,” she said.
But she noted those switching parties “should also remember they were elected with Democratic resources and Democratic volunteers.”
How that will play the next time the former Democrats are up for election remains to be seen.
Voters have not been kind to some of the more prominent converts recently. U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter lost a Democratic primary battle in Pennsylvania after abandoning the Republican Party, losing to a more liberal congressman who was later defeated in the general election. U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama switched from Democrat to Republican this year only to lose in the GOP primary.
But since the civil rights era of the 1960s the South has been growing increasingly Republican, in part because of Democrats changing their party affiliations.
Georgia’s Gov. Sonny Perdue and his soon-to-be-successor Nathan Deal are both former Democrats and have been embraced by voters after switching over.
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Associated Press Writers Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge, La; Bob Johnson in Montgomery, Ala.; and Clarke Canfield in Portland, Me.; contributed to this report.
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Online:
National Conference of State Legislatures, www.ncsl.org
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Comments (129)
mark t
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:06amthis proves my point read my comment’s pg2 of col Peters story
Report Post »The dem‘s will loose all but the most extreme lefty’s……
Someone said that their dog could beat obama 2012
I just hope it’s the right dog, they will have a tough road to hoe!!!!
Sara Palin 2012!!!!!!!!
MHP
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:06amBabble of Katrina should seal it LOL
Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPJ4H2Ob-MQ
Report Post »NO_POTTERSVILLE
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 1:57pmPriceless… loved it..
Report Post »itsmyfirstday
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:06amRino Alert!!
Report Post »6.8 SPC
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:04amThere’s just no room for moderates in the Demosocialist party anomore – it’s pure marxist or leave
Report Post »Reasonabiliy
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:59amI say man the oars and beat the traitors back. Let them be shark bait unless they sign, publicly a statement that they will never vote to expand our bloated government and that they will vote for term limits.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:58amIt’s enlightening to read all the comments on this particular thread. It tells me that WE THE PEOPLE do not trust any of the politicians, regardless of the letter behind their names, and it gives me hope for my beloved country!
Report Post »ExpertShot
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:26amYou said it exactly right. Hopefully these Dems that switched parties are of the “blue dog” type, realized their party has been EATEN by the communists/marxists/socialists & are getting out before they are eaten as well. We, the people are definately awake & shining the light into the corners. It does my heart good to see the politicians having to earn our trust, through their ACTIONS, not lip serice.
Report Post »TBAG
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:58amHow does anyone change their “core” beliefs in one week? I believe in the Constitution and there is no way in H-E-DOUBLE TOOTHPICKS I would change!
Report Post »MrObvious
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 11:12pmEven if they are just sticking fingers in the air, if their votes reflect the new Republican party line (conservatism is back), it’s still 13 more votes for the good guys.
Report Post »Conserving Ink
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:58amIt seems that the less Progressive of the Democrats are looking for a less Progressive party. At this point the Democratic Party is officially Marxist/Socialist. Now we have to re-educate the newcomers to Conservatism. Its going to be a tough job, but that’s the kind of job you trust to a Conservative.
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http://conserving-ink.blogspot.com/2010/11/wretched-hive-of-scum-and-villainy.html
Americanbeliever
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:56amStop looking to politicians and celebrities to fix things.“ We the People” was not a campaign slogan!
Report Post »dantom
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:52amI thought snakehead said the republicans were gone in his book for 40 years HUH.
Report Post »Ialmostforgot
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:49amWhat would be really cool would be to see several Democrats in both houses turn Republican during the lame duck session.
Report Post »mark t
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:09amAt least vote with the republican’s, we dont need anymore RINO’S……..
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:36amThat would be sweet. Mutiny as a dem would be almost as good. KILL the food bill. Call your senator, do it now!
Report Post »VRW Conspirator
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 1:01pmSeeing as we already have several Repubics that are voting with the Demons and Union boss Harry, like Murkoski…dang…people in AK are almost as dumb as the people in CA….they kept her and we kept our wicked witch Boxer….argh…moving to TX sure is looking better and better
Report Post »beenaroundyaknow
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:47amHa ! Or as another metaphor suggests, a leopard can’t change his spots.
Report Post »kennyg933
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:44amDon’t trust them. Don’t trust ANY memeber of th 2-party system. They are wolves in sheeps clothing. It just goes to show you how both parties are working to the same end. Their switching jerseys in the same game means nothing. NOTHING! Waterboard every member of congress and the senate to find out who they really work for. Remove from the gene pool all those who don’t know. Draw and quarter those who work toward and for the NWO. (Please do this by hand or by pitchfork, so they don’t use this as an excuse to disarm the people,thank you.) The proper disposition of for these treasonous criminals is sectioned on each side of the Guillotine. Starting at the top. No-I don’t mean Obama-he’s a two-bit pitchman (two-bit at BEST)- I mean HIS masters- The CFR, the Tri-lateral commission, etc. (Let‘s ’wikileak’ THOSE names!!!) But back on point, these people changing jerseys is an absurd misdirection, and the NWO-controlled conglomerate media who is forwarding this story as ‘an issue’ insults our intelligence. sigh, “as usual”.
Report Post »NC
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:40amI’d be much more interested to see how many abandoned the “Progressive Party”
NC (just a good ole Georgia boy living in the north (NC) that is)
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:40amAfter reading Bobby Jindal’s book, any state legislature would be a fool not to switch if he really cared about his state. Look at what Obama did to LA during the oil spill and put that same sucky attitude in any state and see how well it goes over with the voters. Dems, your days are numbered so I would “get while the gettin’s good”.
Report Post »tom
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:38amWhen you got to get out of the “D” itch, you got to put it in “R” everse!
Report Post »larman
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:37amThese people are just trying to save the asses. I would be very leary of anyone who switches parties.
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Letsgetserious
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:36amThe application deadline for being a Republican politician was Nov 1. Hopefully party leaders will force these turncoats, I mean party switchers to prove their worth with lots of Conservative votes before allowing them to wear the Republican mantle..
Report Post »MrObvious
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:17amNo worries, RINOs will loose in primary elections, next season, same as this one.
Report Post »Pawsupday
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:36amCan I get an AMEN…
Report Post »EP46
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 10:34amI’ll throw in an AMEN and call for a HALLELUJAH ! The voters in these states can watch their State House very closely….and then kick the bums out if they don’t SERVE the PEOPLE of the state.
Report Post »Uncle Sambo
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:34amMy master George Soros will not be pleased with these traitors. They’ll soon pay the price of their treason.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:27amChanging parties will not guarantee your seat as being safe, because WE THE PEOPLE are wide awake, and we’ll be holding your feet to the fire!
Report Post »Reagan/Demint.deciple
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:27amYeah, that’s just great, I feel funny about this… I’m wondering why ..??? Why in the world would they change parties if they have strong progressive beliefs ??? To me they’re just doing it for political reasons,so you know ,next time around they will get elected again ….
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:33amI don’t trust any of them, no matter which letter appears behind their name. We all need to keep an eye on them to see what their true “stripes” are!
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:38amJust track their voting records, that will tell the real story.
Report Post »SSBN_VET
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:10amRonald Reagan was a Dem before he was a Republican.
In the South our politics tend to be alot more conservative than in the rest of the nation.
Sonny Perdue has been an excellent Governor in Ga and he was a Dem before he was a Repub.
Conservatives need to all be in the same party… at least for now.
A conservative Dem switching to Repub is better than a progressive Repub any day of the week.
If we are going to rebuild the Republican Party into a right of center party then we will have to expect to make some changes. This not only means eliminating the Lindsy Grahams but it also means taking in disenfranchised Dems and Libritarians that want to make a serious effort to improve on the politics of the USA.
It’s hypocritical to prejudge these Dems that switched to Repub before they actually begin to cast their votes as Republicans.
If we are going to eliminate the Democratic Party from existance then we are going to have to accept conservative Democrat refugees into the Conservative Republican Party.
Give me a Sonny Perdue or Ronald Reagan over a John McCain or the George Bushes any day.
Report Post »VRW Conspirator
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:59amSSBN
I totally agree with you. Especially in the South! A Democrat there is more like JFK, in favor of strong defense, pro business, pro low taxes, pro USA but just believes there are some things the government should help with (social programs). They tend to be socially conservative and fiscally moderate which is 100% better then a RINO. They tend to be open minded at least to the plight of business and where the jobs and incomes of people come from.
We do not need a bunch of flag waving – strong on national security RINO’s in our party like Graham and McCain that are in favor of national health care (in any form), amnesty for illegals, and free speech restrictions like the Campaign Finances Reform and Fairness Doctrine. They are a cancer. Give me a traditionally conservative, God fearing Southern Democrat over a Yankee RINO any time.
Report Post »psst
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 10:29am@SSBN
Report Post »RR may have been a dem before he switched, but he was not a socialist before he switched.
RR would never ever have voted for Hussein Care and all the Porkulous.
This democrat party of today is not your grandfather‘s or father’s dem party.That party died many moons ago.
RR said government is not the solution, it’s the problem.
neverending
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 1:36pmWhy else would they do it – typical politician in these days.
Report Post »Buck Ofama
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:26amThe rats are fleeing the sinking ship!
Report Post »MrObvious
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:13amSome are rats, who will eventually find themselves overboard.
Others are probably conservatives (or at least fence sitters) who’ve come to realize the true nature of the current Democratic party.
We must not forget that, once, Ronald Regan was a Democrat.
He changed parties; because, he was for individual rights (a conservative); because, the Democrats were not (any longer) supportive of individual rights; and, he came to realize this; or, in Regan’s own words “I didn’t leave the Democratic party; my party left me”.
The Democratic party actually began abandonment of individual rights before former president Regan was even born; but, at least he figured it out.
People voted for Regan; because, he was Regan, not as a result of his party affiliation.
He could have stayed a Democrat, and still won elections – especially in CA.
I know, the situation is different now and that Republicans are winning, in part; because, they are not Democrats; but, by switching, these politicians are taking a risk.
Conservative candidates are winning Republican primaries, not RINOs.
Most liberals jumping ship to stay in power, will be all wet, soon enough.
Report Post »patrickacarter
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 6:08pmI, being a miltary brat and a veteran, came to a realization during the 2008 election. It is my firm belief that the dems favorite president, and a man that most Reps won’t say many bad words about, John F. Kennedy, would probably be a Rep if he were alive today, albeit a liberal conservative. I have read many articles and a few books on the subject and I truely believs this.
Report Post »I also believe that had he not been assasinated Good ole’ Ted probably would have followed him.
Marylou7
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:24amYeah!!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:22amRats and ships come to mind for some reason
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:33amWhatever it takes to get the lesser-of-two-evils party into the majority. At least the slide into socialism can be slowed a bit.
Report Post »Lunar
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:38amOnly problem the rats aren’t drowning there swimming over to this boat. Course I’ll take whatever I get that punishes the commies.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:39amRhinos wont help us….. or slow anything
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:41amThats what America needs … More Douchbag Rinos….
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:57amRats and ships, or enemy infiltrators?
independentvoteril
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:15amHere’s what I am wondering.. WHY did it take the DEMOCRATS who changed parties so LONG to notice the DEMOCRATS moved totally LEFT.. I know sometimes it hard to put your finger on WHAT has gone WRONG with your party and the DEMOCRATS have been gradually moving to the extreme left.. HOWEVER.. with PROGRESSIVE Bush and Progressive Republicans in office it was hard to tell.. HOWEVER.. after the 2006 elections it was really apparent.. FACT: it could be the Republicans picked another PROGRESSIVE to run in 2008 Presidential elections people voted for Obama.. falsely thinking Obama was a moderate.. NOW however..the DEMOCRATS have awakened to the fact that there is NO LONGER a Democratic party.. it is the PROGRESSIVE PARTY.. most Democrats are CENTER maybe a little left/right..they now realize this administration is EXTREMELY LEFT.. and DEMOCRATS have NOTHING in common with their own party.. I have many friends who followed me when I left the DEMOCRAT party 5 years ago.. some are still sitting on the fence complaining and confused.. wondering what happened to the party and in denial.. but at least they are voting AGAINST them.. I think the Democratic Politicians are starting to wake up too and that is why they are switching parties.. they may not agree with the Republicans 100% of the time but they don’t agree with the PROGRESSIVES 0% of the time.. everyone is WAKING up.. some just faster than others..
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:31amIt’s magic! Jackasses are turning into RINOs. Keep an eye on them and then kick them out in the Primaries…
Progressives are good at hiding. BTW Lindsey Graham SUCKS!!!
Report Post »mikem1969
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:45amWatch out for devils in our midst, this is probably a sham.
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:47amEasy explaination for this one…
The former Dems just realized the Dems have gone Socialist and the Republic needs to be saved.
That said, watch them and vote them out if they don’t vote Conservative.
Report Post »CaptGregg
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:54amBefore condemning those Democrats who switch, remember that Ronald Reagan was once a Dem, and it was he who first said that he didn’t leave the party, the party left him.
Report Post »The South, in particular, has a long tradition of being Dem — for over a century it was virtually impossible for a Rep to be elected. Many of those Dems are DINOs.
Let’s reserve judgement and see if their votes mirror their change in parties.
JKN
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:01am“Folks are scrambling to keep their”… POWER! Whatever it takes to stay in office… So much for backbone, integrity and standing by your convictions. Our spineless members of Congress will say and do anything to stay in power. After all, that’s where the money is…
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:01amPoliticians are proven to be migratory creatures…..they seem to have a highly developed sense of self-preservation. Much like the chameleon, they are able to adapt their appearences to their environment. Also, much like the sucker-fish, they tend to be bottom-feeders. Scientists have labled these traits as “Survival Of The Twittest”.
Report Post »Deda1
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:16amLol
Report Post »Dearoldad
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:26amJust like God forgives and saves sinners which we welcome into our ranks as Christians, we should welcome Dumocrats who get smart and see the light by becoming Republican. The rats who jump ship are probably the smartest of the bunch as well. No problem here!
Report Post »Americanmade17
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:31amFeelin’ down there punky? Well, if it makes you feel better you can blame Bush. That always seems to work for you guys. At least it lets you continue to live in the land of rainbow farting unicorns. If I didn’t know better, I’d start feeling sorry for you progs, but unfortunately I do know better. What you are witnessing is quite possibly the death of the Democratic Party. I just hope you American hating bastards don’t take the rest of us down with you.
Report Post »RedinLouisville
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:35amWolves in sheeps clothing come to my mind
Report Post »felina g
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:45amThe “democrats” are realizing they are part of something they don`t even recognize. It ain`t yer grand daddy`s party no mo`.
New labels : “Constitutionalist” or “Commie-rat-vastard” ?
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 9:45amIt’s just a sign that the extreme left has taken over the Democrat party, oops I mean the Communist party.
An Obama Administration Christmas …
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8DnA4Ro9tQ
Verum Ad Potentia
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 11:48amHow unkind…to the rats that is…
Report Post »gman46
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 12:12pmThe thing is now we can get the GOP to be the conservative financial party it should be!
Report Post »ronnie8365
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 3:02pmNo……Democrats posing as republicans…..good grief they’ve been infiltrated!!!! The republicans need to make these turncoats stay in their own party til the next election!!! C’mon people!!! This is Charlie Crist stuff…..Yes they may vote with republicans on some things, but what about major things.
Report Post »Just like todays headline you will hear “8 republicans vote against earmark ban”. If these future RINO’s are in your district….call the leadership and tell them to not accept them!!!! Please!!!! They will be another Snow,McCain, awww hell you know the usual suspects!!!
dnaburns
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 3:58pm@Republicorp I like it! I just wish the rats would just go down with the ship! Hopefully they will be held accountable as the RINO’s they most certainly are!
Report Post »VAHomeschooler
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 7:55pmMy fear is that the “rats” will continue the trend of steering the GOP ship towards a Middle Left agenda. We need to watch out for this new crop of RINOs. Find those good small government, low taxes, earmark adverse, reduce spending, TEA Party approved candidates. Even though elections may be 2 to 4 years away, line them up and be ready to kick the RINOs back over the rail. We need to keep polishing the deck until it is RINO free.
Report Post »akim
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 8:53pmIT TOOK A FOREIGN BORN DEMOCRAT US PRESIDENT TO DO THIS.
How do you like your TEA now Obama.
Report Post »Tuner
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 11:31pmThis is terrible and should be illegal. I did not like it when Jumpin Jim did it and I don’t like it now! Whether you agree with the reasoning or not, some voters who feel they really don’t like either candidate, vote based on political party in order to change control of a congress or senate in national, state and even local elections. To allow a candidate to change party after being elected under another party is a form of disenfranchisement in my opinion.
If they want to change party fine……resign and run under a new party next election. Until then party affiliation should stay with what you were elected under, at least as far as congressional control and the like.
Report Post »WVdad
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 11:51pmWhy leave the party though rather than stand your ground on your ideas and vote them, and actually read what your voting on. Is it now a party of everyone vote for what the leader says to vote for, dems should grow a backbone and represent there people
Report Post »staythecourse
Posted on December 1, 2010 at 2:58amAre they switching sides just to make it “bipartison” when they vote with the dems on various bills?
Report Post »Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on December 2, 2010 at 6:08amIt’s suspect. Why do they suddenly run to a place they should have been?
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