Ala.'s Parker switches from Dems to GOP

[The Straight Story]

Ala.'s Parker switches from Dems to GOP



WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Saying his values and those of the Democratic Party no longer aligned, Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama said Tuesday he was switching to the Republican Party.

Griffith, a physician-turned U.S. congressman, cited his opposition to the healthcare reform bill and the national debt as two reasons for his party switch, AL.com reported.

"I now believe I have to go farther and stand with a party that is more in tune with my beliefs," Griffith said during a news conference. "This was not an easy decision for me."

Griffith, elected in 2008, joined the so-called Blue Dog Democrats, a coalition of fiscally and socially conservative members of the House majority party.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2009/12/22/Alas-Parker-switches-from-Dems-to-GOP/UPI-81971261513009/

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1. As one Freeper typed about Ted Kennedy,

"Good riddens."

[Glorfindel]

2. They deserve each other.

There are several more who should make honest men or women of themselves.

[Tempest]

3. He's suffering from Stockholm Syndrome

The RNC was brutal against him in the election and now he's one of them.

[tmyers09]

4. Huh.

"Saying his values and those of the Democratic Party no longer aligned..."

I somehow doubt that they ever did. Can't say I'll shed any tears.

[Bitwit1234]

5. Well my opinion on this is

if you are democrat and switch parties you have to give up your seat and let them appoint a democrat to fill out the term. And the same if you are a republican and switch, a republican is appointed to your seat.

It is not fair to the voters for a person to do this.