Kentucky Senate Democrat switches to GOP in major blow to Dem Gov Andy Beshear

Kentucky State Democratic Senator Robin Webb, who represents Rural 18. Senate district in KentuckyHe transferred his party affiliation to the Republican after saying that the Democratic Party “left me” me.

“First of all, I am a mother, a ranch and a lawyer with deep personal and professional roots in the coal country in Kentucky,” Webb explained. “While the Democratic Party continues on the left and hyperfocusing on policies that damages the labor force and economic development in my region, I no longer feel that it represents my values.”

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“It has become unsustainable and counterproductive for the best interests of my voters to remain a democrat.”

WebB was originally elected to the Kentucky State House after defeating Republican Ramon Gee in 1998.

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This comes as a big blow to Democrats in Kentucky, who historically kept the stronghold in the rural regions of the state, mainly because of the union workers and the coal industry.

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“Like a myriad of other Kentukians, [Webb] recognized that the policies and goals of today Democratic party They are simply not what they used to be, and they do not align with the vast majority of Kentukian, added the Republican Party of President Kentucky Robert Benvenuti.

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“I always respected that [Webb] She approached the problems in a very thoughtful and healthy way and never focused on what was best for her voters, “Benvena added.” It is my pleasure to welcome Senator Robin Webba to the Republican Party. “

Despite being served in the governor’s office, the State Attorney, the Secretary of State and both chambers of the state legislative body have a Republican majority.

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“While this is the cliché, the truth is: I didn’t leave the party – the fun left me,” Webb said.

Fox News Digital addressed the office of Governor Andy Nezhear, but did not get an answer.

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