Former California Democratic Majority Leader Gloria Romero announced her switch to the Republican Party and her support for Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Romero represented the 24th District and made her announcement at a news conference surrounded by GOP members. She cited her disillusionment with the Democratic Party and praised the Republicans for championing working people. Her decision was met with praise from California Republicans and skepticism from Democrats who questioned her motives. Romero, who was born in Barstow, served in the state Assembly and Senate, becoming the first woman to serve as majority leader in the Senate. She criticized the Democratic Party for its handling of various issues, including parental rights in schools, crime, cost of living, homelessness, and border security. California GOP Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson welcomed Romero’s decision and highlighted a trend of increasing voter registration among Republicans in the state. Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones praised Romero for her courage and commitment to serving the people. Romero’s switch signifies a shift in political allegiances and a growing discontent within the Democratic Party in California.
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