Fed-up Kansas GOP state senator abandons the Republican Party and becomes a Democrat

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MARTIN CIZMAR 12 DEC 2018 AT 10:37 ET

Republican state senator in Kansas has defected from the party to become a Democrat, reports the Shawnee Mission Post.

Sen. Barbara Bollier represents a district in the Kansas-side suburbs of Kansas City, the same area Democrat Sharice Davids, who is a lesbian and native American, trounced GOP incumbent Kevin Yoder by 10 points in the midterm.

Bollier cited the inclusion of anti-transgender language in the party platform as her breaking point.

“Morally, the party is not going where my compass resides,” Bollier said. “I’m looking forward to being in a party that represents the ideals that I do, including Medicaid expansion and funding our K-12 schools.”

https://www.rawstory.com/2018/12/fed-kansas-gop-state-senator-abandons-republican-party-becomes-democrat/

[Me.]

1. Sorry, But Not Thrilled With Cons Switching To Dems

if they bring the same Con headset and expect accommodation

[CrispyQ]

2. I totally agree with you, but it was bound to happen.

Where else is there to go? We have a two party system. The left wants a voice, as evidenced by the 2018 House election. We already have blue dogs that work against the party. If we accept the "moderate" repubs, I don't see how the Democratic Party does anything but drift further to the right. I think US politics is about to get all shook up & let's hope some semblance of true representative government remains.

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3. Me too...A true liberal or a dino?