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ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net to United States | News & Politics@midwest.social · 6 months ago

Florida lawmaker abruptly switches to GOP shortly after winning election as Democrat

www.salon.com

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Florida lawmaker abruptly switches to GOP shortly after winning election as Democrat

www.salon.com

ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net to United States | News & Politics@midwest.social · 6 months ago
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"It is sad that she has elevated her own needs above the needs of her district," Democrat says.
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    Sounds like the election should be annulled and re run.

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      As a North Carolina resident who had the exact same thing happen, no. You just get screwed and there’s no repercussions for the elected official

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        Very democratic. Sorry about that. That sucks.

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        there’s no repercussions for the elected official

        Well, not within the scope of civility and decorum, no.

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