Posted on 09/04/2024 3:10:35 PM PDT by DFG
A former California Democratic state Senate leader has defected to the Republican Party.
Former California State Senate Democratic Majority Leader Gloria Romero announced her decision at a press conference hosted by Republican commentator Steve Hilton, who livestreamed it on his X account. She was joined by several leading Republican legislators.
“In this Capitol behind me, I served as both Senate Democratic Caucus chair and the Senate majority leader. But today I say goodbye. Adios! I’ve had enough,” she said.
Romero recalled her role as the Democratic convention delegate for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, then for former President Barack Obama at three separate conventions. She said her heroes growing up were Democratic titans Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy.
“This is not the Democratic Party that I once championed,” she said. “I do not recognize it anymore, and I cannot continue. I changed my voting registration today as the sun was rising to Republican, which has, under Donald Trump, become the champion of working people … and indeed, I will vote for Donald Trump this fall.”
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Don’t trust him.
Sorry, her.
Why not?
Gloria Romero hasn't been in the legislature for a decade and a half.
Why not? What does she stand to gain?
Gloria Romero?
This is a big deal.
“ indeed, I will vote for Donald Trump this fall.”
Gloria Romero stating this is pigs flying type of thing.
Amazing times.
After defecting, here are his two top items on his Christmas
list:
Under Vehicle Inspection Mirror, 12 Inch Convex Search Mirror with Wheels and LED Light for Security Check Under Cars.
Kevlar Body Vest
Do you trust Tammy Bruce as a Fox News contributor?
Tammy was far more liberal than Romero. Tammy and I go way back, battling on opposite ends of the political spectrum when she led the LA chapter of the NOW.
Tammy was as vile as one can be. Now she's a Trump supporter.
It seems to be possible that many of her followers might do the same.
Steve is solid!
I predict Romero will be the CAGOP-endorced candidate for governor in 2026. She checks off almost all the boxes: Hispanic female, former Democrat. The perfect designated loser.
The GOP should deny her entry into the party until she pays reparations for all the misery she caused while a Democrat.
No, and I don’t trust Tulsi Gabbard either. These former ultra liberals who claim to have an epiphany had some pre existing condition that you can never be sure is cured.
YES I trust Tammy Bruce. She’s a great analyst, IMO.
I use to be a Dem until my boyfriend explained the difference of the parties. I explained to my sister, and she changed parties also.
I don’t trust all these exiled rats. Take their defecting with a grain of salt to our side.
Actually one already did a few weeks ago
8/8 Democrat State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil Switching to Republican Party
Agreed, but we will still take it. Having a House Speaker and a Senate Majority Leader is everything when it comes down to it.
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