December 11, 2012
In response to the Mississippi Republican Party's announcement that Rep. Jason White of West switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman RIckey Cole issued the following statement via email:
"The news come as no surprise to the Democratic Party. Mr. White's true political allegiance was the worst kept secret in Jackson.
In their redistricting plan, the Republicans were kind enough to put Mr. White into a district with a Democrat. His decision to switch parties makes our mission in 2015 crystal clear: we shall defeat Jason White."
Comments
tamikacurley 11 years, 4 months ago
It should be unlawful to deceive people for their votes and then switch political parties. In marketing it is known as "bait and switch."
goldeneagle97 11 years, 4 months ago
Why didn't he run as a Republican during the election, or wait until he runs for re-election in 2015 to switch? If Mr. White hasn't done so, he should be made to pay back any money the MDP paid to fund his election.
JLucas 11 years, 4 months ago
I really dislike mid-term party jumpers, but this was especially egregious and disrespectful considering this jackwipe deceitfully ran and was elected as a Democrat only just over a month ago. There really needs to be a recall mechanism for this kind of situation.
darryl 11 years, 4 months ago
This is a problem for people who only vote party lines. I thought a vote was for the person who most closely represented the voter's principles and ideals.