Another Florida Democrat Defects: Doral Vice Mayor Maureen Porras Switches to Republican
floridianpress.com
DORAL—  The City of Doral Vice Mayor Maureen Porras(D) has left the Democratic Party and registered as a Republican,  stating that one of the reasons she sw
  • Universal Monk@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
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    10 months ago

    From the article:

    This is yet another big blow to the core of the Florida Democratic Party. Vice Mayor Porras becoming a Republican all but confirms that a growing number of Democrats, both at the municipal and state level, do not see a future or a way forward as registered Democrats.

      • Universal Monk@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
        2·
        10 months ago

        I don’t think it’s so much that there’s more money and power to be had a “Republican,” I think that there’s more money and power in being whatever politics that are in favor. If Dems would have won, she’d probably stay Dem.

        There’s more money and power to be a “politician,” regardless of party.

        None of the people in the two major parties are looking out for us.