“This election, I saw members of my party marginalizing and condemning minorities, ethnic or otherwise, and making demeaning comments towards women,” she said in an open letter of resignation to the Republican Party. / Reuters Rep. Beth Fukumoto blamed divisive rhetoric from President Donald Trump and a change in political values from within the Republican Party for her decision to become a Democrat. Here's my letter of resignation from the Republican Party outlining my reasons for leaving. https://t.co/w6asstD8YS — Beth Fukumoto (@bethfukumoto) March 22, 2017Next, I'll be seeking membership in the Democratic Party. View my full announcement here: https://t.co/XPULYvgGlc — Beth Fukumoto (@bethfukumoto) March 22, 2017Before making the switch, Fukumoto sent out a questionnaire to constituents seeking their opinions.

Source: Huffington Post March 23, 2017 03:56 UTC