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January 4th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Newest Republican is Now Lonely
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Recent Democrat-turned-Republican Parker Griffith (R-AL) is starting off the New Year with an empty office.

In a move that surprises few, all of his staff, including his intern, resigned today as a result of Griffith’s switch to the Republican Party.

In a joint statement released by his former staffers, they sought the future employment of “principled public officials.”  The world awaits the search for these “principled public officials.”  Let us know when you find a few.

December 22nd, 2009 at 11:53 am
Democrats Flee Sinking Ship
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The party of the donkey might have a 257-178 advantage in the House of Representatives but Alabama Representative Parker Griffith has just announced that he’s switching over to the GOP.

Griffith has spent most of his time in Congress opposing Speaker Pelosi’s legislative priorities, including the government takeover of health care and the $787 billion failed stimulus.   In fact, he was one of just eleven House Democrats to oppose the stimulus.

Griffith evidently saw the writing on the wall and recognized that having a “D” after his name would be a political liability in 2010.  His district, AL-5 (northern Alabama), gave President Obama 38% of the vote in 2008.

There is no official announcement yet from Representative Griffith.  Check back for further details.