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, 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.
Once the libs close their slack jaws and come to their senses they'll find a name for him...Uncle Tom!
He obviously also thinks for himself. His moving right had to happen sooner or later! Welcome Mr. Bell!
I nominate him for Honorary Redneck
According to liberals he is also now a racist, a war mongerer and hates Planet Earth. Welcome to the Club Mr. Bell!
I believe the proper self hating racial term that applies here, according to the leftists, is "oreo".
Welcome to the world of adults Mr. Bell! I too was a Democrat in my younger years then life slapped some smarts on me. I joined the service and fought in a senseless war, married and had children, then in my late twenties realized Jimmy "The Goober" Carter and his administration was taking almost half of what I was earning at the time. I changed my party affiliation, voted for Ronald Reagan, and have not looked back since.
Well said Whiskey! I too was a Dem, that is until I started paying taxes, raising a family and owning my own home. Good luck Mr. Bell!
Awww you guys are cute! :-D
Settle down, Kimmy.
I believe that Kimmy needs encouragement here -- after all, Ashley *deserves* to be happy. It's for his own good here. Nice looking, and conservative -- a good combination.
It is difficult to find a quality young unmarried conservative man ESPECIALLY of color. I bet he is married though :-(
Yep, the media here in Atlanta say he's definitely married.
*sighs* It is the story of my life... :-\
Oh, well, The Quest continues...
Agreed. But this guy will have to pass a rigorous IHTM question-and-answer session before we say he's good enough for Kimmy.
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You are exactly right on the money hisham!!!
Once the libs close their slack jaws and come to their senses they'll find a name for him...Uncle Tom!
He obviously also thinks for himself. His moving right had to happen sooner or later! Welcome Mr. Bell!
I nominate him for Honorary Redneck
According to liberals he is also now a racist, a war mongerer and hates Planet Earth. Welcome to the Club Mr. Bell!
I believe the proper self hating racial term that applies here, according to the leftists, is "oreo".
Welcome to the world of adults Mr. Bell! I too was a Democrat in my younger years then life slapped some smarts on me. I joined the service and fought in a senseless war, married and had children, then in my late twenties realized Jimmy "The Goober" Carter and his administration was taking almost half of what I was earning at the time. I changed my party affiliation, voted for Ronald Reagan, and have not looked back since.
Well said Whiskey! I too was a Dem, that is until I started paying taxes, raising a family and owning my own home. Good luck Mr. Bell!
Awww you guys are cute! :-D
Settle down, Kimmy.
I believe that Kimmy needs encouragement here -- after all, Ashley *deserves* to be happy. It's for his own good here. Nice looking, and conservative -- a good combination.
It is difficult to find a quality young unmarried conservative man ESPECIALLY of color. I bet he is married though :-(
Yep, the media here in Atlanta say he's definitely married.
*sighs* It is the story of my life... :-\
Oh, well, The Quest continues...
Agreed. But this guy will have to pass a rigorous IHTM question-and-answer session before we say he's good enough for Kimmy.
;-) The man is hot I gots to recognize...
Wow... he is soooo cute!
Welcome Sir, to our side!!!