Political Party Switch in California

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
California Democrat state senator defects to Republican Party citing dissatisfaction with current state of the left and desire to work with Republicans to fix California.

Key Points

  • Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party
  • She expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the Democratic Party
  • Republicans in California welcomed her into their caucus

Pros

  • Bringing a different perspective to the Republican Party
  • Potential for bipartisan cooperation in California's Senate

Cons

  • Loss of a Democratic seat in the Senate
  • Potential for increased polarization in the state