[ShadowAce]

Longtime Democratic state Rep. Ryan Guillen of Rio Grande City is switching parties as Republicans press to make new inroads in South Texas and after redistricting made his district much more favorable to the GOP.

Don't be fooled. This is merely a ploy to get elected in a Republican district, then continue to act as a Democrat.

[FreeReign]

Don't be fooled. This is merely a ploy to get elected in a Republican district, then continue to act as a Democrat.

Easy there.

I understand your cynicism but understand that Starr county is right on the border, not too far from Brownsville and it's about 96% Hispanic.

While he still needs to be watched, I'm thinking that this is an interesting victory.