Arkansas state senator says he's leaving Republican Party

[mfcorey1]

A longtime GOP legislator in Arkansas on Thursday announced that he was leaving the Republican Party to become an independent, saying the violent pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was "the final straw."


"This comes after many sleepless nights; a lot of serious consideration; and it comes with sadness and disappointment," Hendren said in an announcement. "But it's clear-eyed. I'm making this decision because my commitment to our state and our country is greater than loyalty to any political party."

Hendren said that he's watched a "systemic change at the core of our politics that emboldens our worst impulses, the most extreme thinking, disables policymaking, and hurts all of us."

While not explicitly naming former President Trump, Hendren alluded to several of Trump's controversial remarks. He referenced Trump's 2015 comments calling Mexican nationals "rapists" and "murderers," as well as his attacks on the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/arkansas-state-senator-says-hes-leaving-republican-party/ar-BB1dNXWm?ocid=mailsignout&li=BBnbfcL

[dchill]

1. At least he thought about it for six weeks.

[RainCaster]

2. Thinking slowly must be a thing in Arkansas