South Texas switching to GOP

 The Federalist Wire:

In a significant political move, longtime Texas Democrat and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina has announced his decision to leave the Democratic Party and join the Republican Party. This shift marks yet another instance of a South Texas leader embracing the GOP, a trend gaining traction in the region.

Webb County, a historically Democratic stronghold, flipped red in the November election, joining other border counties that supported a Republican presidential candidate for the first time in over a century, according to The Center Square.

The county, part of a region that has leaned Democratic since Texas became a state in 1836, delivered a historic victory for Donald Trump, signaling a dramatic political shift in an area where the majority of voters are Hispanic.

Judge Tijerina explained his departure in a Facebook post, stating, “As Webb County Judge, I have fought to protect our shared values here in South Texas – hard work, faith, family, and freedom. Unfortunately, the radical National Democrat party no longer stands for these values, and I want to be a part of a party that not only stands for these values but also protects them.”

Tijerina expressed his alignment with the concerns of many South Texans, saying, “The party left me, and the people of South Texas, behind.” His decision to join the Republican Party reflects his desire to uphold the values he believes the Democratic Party no longer represents.

In response to Tijerina’s announcement, Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised the judge’s decision, stating, “This is excellent. Democrats in South Texas are switching to the party that aligns with their values – the Republican Party. South Texas Hispanics in particular are joining the party of faith, family, freedom & common sense – the Republican Party. Welcome!”
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This is a major change for Hispanics in that part of Texas.   I grew up in that part of Texas and remember they were regularly voting for Democrats back then.

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The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) has formally endorsed former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for the role of Director of National Intelligence (DNI), marking a significant vote of confidence in President-elect Donald Trump’s choice.

In a letter addressed to incoming Senate Intelligence Committee chair Senator Tom Cotton (R-AK) on Thursday, the influential homeland security union expressed its “complete and total support” for Gabbard, as reported by The Daily Wire.
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