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Oopsie Daisy

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5. I'm pleased if it gives us a majority... but I cannot trust anyone who switches parties.

Reply to Dan (Reply #4)

Wed May 7, 2025, 03:11 PM

May 2025

Rather than being something that represents courage or personal convictions, I think the act of switching (either just-once, or back-and-forth) is something that politicians do for personal and political gain. They're gaming the system and deceiving the voters.

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Florida Official Switches Parties [View all] applegrove May 2025 OP

Wow. That took major cajonas! bif May 2025 #1

'Orlando is one of few places in Florida trending blue.' sop May 2025 #2

Yes DENVERPOPS May 2025 #3

I don't believe those politicians that switch party for a second... Dan May 2025 #4

I'm pleased if it gives us a majority... but I cannot trust anyone who switches parties. Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #5

I'm guessing, but I bet he's not going to be a Progressive Democrat. ❤️ littlemissmartypants May 2025 #6

What part? hibbing May 2025 #7

Hope we see more of this Joinfortmill May 2025 #8