Rep. Griffith Switches Parties as the Democrats Do Not Represent America's Values

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Rep. Griffith Switches Parties as Democrats do not represent his values or America's for that matter. Bottom line: while we shouldnt expect any MSM pundit discussions about how Griffiths departure is a sign of the narrowing of the Democratic Party, this is still a noteworthy development. Just as the Republican Partys rightward and Southern shift has placed a burden on moderate Northeastern Republicans, so the Democratic Parties leftward and Northern shift has put pressure on moderate Southern Democrats. Now that the liberal Democrats are in charge pushing their agenda and taking responsibility for the state of the Union this pressure has become more salient. Griffith may or may not be the only Democrat to make an actual jump to the GOP, but his departure from the Democratic Party underscores the tension between the liberal leadership and many Southern moderates as the House prepares for a big health care vote. We saw a similar dynamic in 1993-95, as moderate Democrats in the House (e.g. Billy Tauzin of Louisiana) and the Senate (e.g. Richard Shelby of Alabama) jumped to the GOP. That sets up the following expectation: if the GOP picks up 35 to 39 seats next year, John Boehner and Eric Cantor will work like the dickens to convince some disgruntled moderate Democrats to make the jump to the GOP.

As long as this pisses off Pelosi, its an early Christmas present under my tree. Wed all like to think Griffith reflects what many other democrats feel, but wouldnt dare say publicly.

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[Gravy2468]

Just another opportunistic politician like Richard Shelby who sees the poll numbers and jumps ship, the democratic could do with less like him anyways.

[scatcoitus]

southern democrats are basically republicans in liberal/progressive clothing. they founded Ku Klux Klan for christsakes

[klimaxxx06]

LOL this man is only concerned with getting re-elected! He has voted over 85% with DEMOCRATS! Will the conservatives in Alabama vote for this liberal! Vote him out!!!

[MrOtaku88]

Good for him. Democrats are going way left toward communism. This is the problem with one party in control of the government like the early 2000's when Republican controlled the government. We should have a third party to check and balance the commie democrats and the Republican Party

[gamjgls]

Values, prayer, honesty, conviction and straight talk? Wonder if more in US Government will hear the revolutionary warning stirring in the hearts of the quiet majority. One's Faith, vote and money is about all you have left. Use them now to send a loud/ clear message. Enforce the laws, jail the crooks, boot the self serving idiots and say a prayer for our corrupt Government. God Bless Mr. Griffith!

[wolfatnight]

despite the media's desperate attempt to portray the common American as ashamed of his country...... the revolution continues.....Good for you, Mr Griffith

[cano21]

Good man. I'm glad to see someone taking a major stand for us!

[bb44332211]

maybe he decided that expansion of government and tryanny from closed back room deals is in conflict with the constitution and with the idea of a free democratic republic.

[BJT137]

Thank you for standing on your convictions and not on political winds.

[ih560]

Thank you sir.