Montana Politician Changes Parties (He saw the light!)

[Judi Lynn]

Montana Politician Changes Parties
Montana Politician Officially Changes Parties, Giving Democrats Control of State Senate

By JENNIFER BYRD

HELENA, Mont. Nov 18, 2006 (AP)— A Montana state senator has officially changed his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat, breaking a tie to give his new party a 26-24 advantage.

State Sen. Sam Kitzenberg filed the paperwork at the secretary of state's office on Friday.

He said he had been thinking about switching parties for about 12 years and made the decision at the suggestion of Democratic state Sen. Mike Cooney, who contacted him after the Nov. 7 election put both parties on an even footing.

"He called and said 'Guess what? It's tied. I know you've mentioned changing parties in the past, and now is the time,'" Kitzenberg said.

Democrats have a 50-49 edge in the Montana House. One Democrat, Sheila Hogan, lost by just 24 votes and party officials said this past week that she will ask for a recount; if she were to win, the Democrats' lead would change to 51-48.
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http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2664218

[Gman]

1. Don't think the GOP isn't shaken to it's foundation

about the fact that Democrats control the Montana legislature. To the GOP this is huge and a very ominous sign that if they don't do something, and quick, the GOP will be the foretold minority party in the country for many years to come.

[Blaq Dem]

2. One down. So how many left to go?

How many more will leave the cult?

[Demeter]

3. I Think The Rapture Is Here!

Cower, ye defilers of religion!

[Cha]

4. Yay!

Montana, New Hamphire, New York! Anyone else?