Interesting Times: Jim Campbell, Maine Republican, Leaves Party Over Failure To Address Health Care

[WillyT]

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AP -- Minority Republicans in the Maine House have lost a member.

Rep. Jim Campbell of Newfield said Thursday he's withdrawn from the Republican Party and will become the only legislator with no party affiliation. That leaves the House with 95 Democrats, 55 Republicans and one unenrolled or independent member. The Senate also is controlled by Democrats.

"I have been very frustrated with the Republican Party in Maine, and nationally, for their failure to address the health care crisis in a meaningful way," Campbell said.

Campbell said his move was a long time coming.

Politico has the full statement:

This move has been a long time coming for me. I have been very frustrated with the Republican Party in Maine, and nationally, for their failure to address the health care crisis in a meaningful way. Nobody has all the answers, but the Republican Party has none when it comes to health care reform. (More at link...)

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More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/18/jim-campbell-maine-republ_n_397403.html

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