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UCmeNdc

(9,600 posts) Thu Oct 7, 2021, 05:47 AM Oct 2021

They're 'running the state into the ground': 'Lifelong' Republican switches parties to run for gover [View all]

State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister sent shockwaves through the political universe in Oklahoma on Wednesday when she announced she is switching parties and registering as a Democrat to run for governor.

"The 57-year-old lifelong Republican told the Tulsa World in an exclusive interview that she is changing her party registration on Thursday in order to launch a bid to unseat Republican incumbent Kevin Stitt," the newspaper reported.

In the interview, Hofmeister had tough words for the GOP incumbent.

"Governor Stitt is running the state into the ground," she said. "Through extremism, partisanship, ineffective leadership, he is hurting our education system, our health care, our infrastructure."

https://www.rawstory.com/joy-hofmeister-oklahoma-governor-2022/

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They're 'running the state into the ground': 'Lifelong' Republican switches parties to run for gover [View all] UCmeNdc Oct 2021 OP

The first NJCher Oct 2021 #1

I am surprised a Republican actually did this.. denbot Oct 2021 #2

Even Republicans find they can no longer stand the stink Champp Oct 2021 #3

If she wins it will still be a republican run state lame54 Oct 2021 #21

Well, that's the end of her political career! imanamerican63 Oct 2021 #4

That's My Thought As Well COL Mustard Oct 2021 #10

I could not stand Mary Fallen but Stitt actually makes her look avebury Oct 2021 #5

A TFG clone.... SergeStorms Oct 2021 #13

Excellent point. And the results of it would be a sort of modern feudalism. Mister Ed Oct 2021 #19

Wait.. why? quakerboy Oct 2021 #6

I Think Democrats In Oklahoma COL Mustard Oct 2021 #12

I mean, 503 thousand voted for biden quakerboy Oct 2021 #20

No, Oklahoma is barren land for the Democratic Party FakeNoose Oct 2021 #15

A party label says nothing about who you are luv2fly Oct 2021 #7

Yep. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Oct 2021 #18

we don't need any more conservative democrats certainot Oct 2021 #8

💯 Thanks but no thanks. The fact that she jumps ship post TFG speaks volumes. nt live love laugh Oct 2021 #25

Oh yeah, a former Republican/Nazi is certainly someone to trust. johnthewoodworker Oct 2021 #9

I'm A Former Republican COL Mustard Oct 2021 #11

So what's your opinion on when the downfall began for the party? cstanleytech Oct 2021 #14

I Think It Was With The Rise Of The Religious Right COL Mustard Oct 2021 #16

All those pimples sprung up when the acne had no where else to go. jaxexpat Oct 2021 #17

Yes, there are huge differences between conservative/Repub types. Hortensis Oct 2021 #22

I'm Very Much Anti-Extremist COL Mustard Oct 2021 #23

oh, let me guess Skittles Oct 2021 #24