Republican Florida Rep. Hillary Cassel explained her decision Monday on Fox News to switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party.
During an appearance on “The Ingraham Angle,” Cassel discussed the moment she realized she doesn’t want to be a part of the Democratic Party anymore. Cassel, who is Jewish, pointed to experiences of anti-Semitism within her former party as a factor.
“It’s a moment that will live with me forever. You know, I joined the Democratic Party with the understanding that this was a big tent that allowed diverse ideas and beliefs,” Cassel said. “Shortly after October 7, we were on the floor of the House of Representatives arguing and debating a bill in support of Israel. And I was forced to debate a Democratic colleague who filed a resolution while we still have hostages there, but this was shortly after October 7. ”
The debate that took…
