I’m the Longest-Serving Republican in the Iowa Legislature, and I’m Switching Parties
There are times when you have to follow the dictates of your conscience. For me, that time has come.
MAY 12, 2019
Andy McKean
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
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I might have limped along—attempting to work within my caucus for what I felt was best for the people I represent—if it hadn’t been for another factor. With the 2020 presidential election looming on the horizon, I felt, as a Republican, that I needed to be able to support the standard-bearer of the party. Unfortunately, that is something I’m unable to do.
more:
http://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/05/andy-mckean-why-im-becoming-democrat/589240/

DO SOMETHING!