New Jersey state senator says he's leaving GOP to join Democrats

[Wicked Blue]

NBC News
Feb. 13, 2023, 10:25 PM EST
By The Associated Press

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey state Sen. Samuel Thompson said Monday he’s leaving the Republican Party and plans to seek reelection this year as a Democrat.

Thompson, 87, said in a phone interview that he decided to leave the GOP after party leaders questioned his fitness for office because of his age.

“The betrayal by so many of my friends — that was too much for me,” he said. “I am not leaving my party. My party leadership has left me.”

Thompson’s departure would expand the Democrats’ edge in the state Senate from 24 to 25 seats in the 40-member chamber.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-jersey-state-senator-says-leaving-gop-join-democrats-rcna70525

[Emile]

1. No thanks

[Freethinker65]

2. So he still believes in GOP policy agendas, just didn't like being discriminated against himself?

Find a real Democrat for the seat.

[TheBlackAdder]

3. So, he wants to switch because the GOP doesn't want him anymore. Not because of platform/issues.

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No thanks.

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[FlyingPiggy]

4. I don't care. Welcome aboard. I know his ideology may not completely align w us,

But at least we’ll be able to work with him. Just don’t be cray cray.
To add: Just don’t expect any financial support from the party unless he votes to support our platform.