Arrr! A Texas matey of the Democratic creed be jumpin' ship to the GOP, blamin' border policies. Aye, 'tis a mighty crisis indeed!
2023-08-19
Avast ye landlubbers! Kira Talip Sanchez, a fine Democrat from Texas, be makin' a swashbucklin' move to the Republican Party! She be claimin' that the reason for her change be the border security policy, arrr!
EXCLUSIVE: A Democratic county official in Texas, Kleberg County Attorney Kira Talip Sanchez, has announced her switch to the GOP, citing support for law enforcement and border security policy as her main reasons. In a statement released to Fox News Digital, Sanchez addressed the Hispanic Republicans of Texas PAC at their 2024 election season kickoff event. Kleberg County, located in southern Texas, historically leaned blue but voted for former President George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004, as well as narrowly voting for former President Donald Trump in 2020.Sanchez specifically pointed to the "unprecedented" border crisis as her motivation for switching parties. She emphasized her pride in working with law enforcement to ensure the safety of the citizens of Kleberg County and stated that the GOP's policies of law and order and support for law enforcement align best with her values and those of the county's citizens. Sanchez expressed her enthusiasm for collaborating with her colleagues to maintain the safety of South Texas.
Many Texas Republicans have been critical of President Joe Biden's response to the border crisis, arguing that his policies have been ineffective. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has faced a lawsuit from the Department of Justice regarding Texas's floating buoy barrier on the Rio Grande, which he deems necessary. Customs and Border Protection reported a significant increase in migrant encounters at the southern border in July compared to June.
Hispanic Republicans of Texas President Cassy Garcia welcomed Sanchez's party switch and expressed excitement to continue reaching out to Democratic voters in the state. Garcia claimed that the Democratic Party has become too radical, elitist, and out of touch with their values.