The Republican Party has been rather welcoming to overly enthusiastic converts to the party, being so starved for love and validation that any and all are celebrated and raised on a pedestal.
This happened recently when a Democratic state Senator in California switched to the Republican Party despite the GOP being in the super-minority of the state Senate.
“Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones and California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson released a joint statement welcoming Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil to the Senate Republican Caucus and the California Republican Party as she announced her departure from the Senate Democratic Caucus and her change in party affiliation.
“‘Since my first day in office, I have put the interests of my constituents first. I was elected to serve the public, not a political ideology,’ said Alvarado-Gil. ‘The status quo under a supermajority Democratic rule in the legislature is simply not working for this state. It is after deep reflection I announce that I will be joining the Senate Republican Caucus and the California Republican Party in their fight to Fix California.’
“‘Since I’ve served in our State’s Capitol, I’ve had a front-row seat to witness the supermajority push California in the wrong direction, having a grave effect on our once Golden state. The Democratic Party is unrecognizable to what I once knew and lacks the will to fix the problems plaguing this state. I cannot stand by a party that ignores the will of the people and disregards the core American values that my very community supports and believes in.’
“‘It takes courage to stand up to the supermajority in California and Marie has what it takes,’ said Leader Brian Jones. ‘Her record on tackling crime, protecting communities from sexually violent predators, and prioritizing her constituents speaks for itself. Senate Republicans are committed to addressing the real issues facing communities across the state and look forward to adding an eager spit fire like Marie to the cause.’”
It turns out, though, that this wasn’t about embracing the policy positions of the GOP, but of political opportunism.
“[T]here is a stinking backroom deal with the Third House and Sen. Alvarado-Gil to prevent another district Republican who will be running for Senate District 4.
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“This story of Alvarado-Gil switching parties is continuing to look like a well orchestrated scheme.”
Oh, but it gets much, much worse.
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