Prominent southern Democrat switches to Republican party. Prominent young southern black Democrat.
One Democrat after another has been switching to the Republican party in the South. Of course, the spurned Democrats dismiss them as mere rednecks. That argument becomes a bit problematic when it comes to the latest defection, black Hall County Commissioner Ashley Bell.
One Democrat after another has been switching to the Republican party in the South. Of course, the spurned Democrats dismiss them as mere rednecks. That argument becomes a bit problematic when it comes to the latest defection, Hall County Commissioner Ashley Bell. If we’re not mistaken, he’s black.
The Gainesville Times has details of the switcheroo:
“I always thought of myself as a conservative,” Bell said. “After I got elected, I realized I was more conservative than I thought, when actually having to make tough decisions about what to do with people’s tax dollars and being a steward of public trust.”
Ashley Bell just became one of those redneck Republicans
Bell said he feels the Democratic Party has become more liberal in recent years, making the Republican Party a better match for his ideals.”It’s a large party and I definitely fit comfortably in the conservative wing of the Republican Party,” Bell said.
While considering the move, Bell sought the advice of people from both parties, who told him to go where he feels most comfortable.
“I have no reservations, and I’m 100 percent comfortable with changing my party affiliation to the party that reflects the way I feel about government and the role government should play in our lives, which is one of less intrusion,” Bell said.
Welcome aboard, Ashley. Glad to have you. Just make sure you’re ready for Joe Biden to announce that you’re neither clean nor good-looking nor articulate.
