(AL) State Rep. Boman switches to Democratic Party

[kpete]

Source: Tuscaloosa News

State Rep. Boman switches to Democratic Party

Published: Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 2:51 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 2:51 p.m.
MONTGOMERY | State Rep. Daniel Boman, who represents part of Tuscaloosa County, switched to the Democratic party today.

Boman, a 36-year-old lawyer from Sulligent, said Wednesday’s vote on a bill to change the state’s tenure and fair dismissal laws for educators convinced him he was in the wrong party.

Boman, elected as a Republican last November, voted against the tenure and fair dismissal bill that Democrats said removes much of the due process for teachers facing discipline or firing.

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Boman’s switch changes the dynamics of the Tuscaloosa County legislative delegation. The delegation, previously 4-3 Republican, now becomes 4-3 Democrat.

Read more: http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110526/NEWS/110529701/1007?tc=ar

[Kingofalldems]

1. That's a shocker

[WhiteTara]

2. That was either fore thought or

enlightenment on the road to Damascus.

[SemperEadem]

3. wow..

that's amazing.

[AsahinaKimi]

4. Came to his senses did he?

Good.

[idrahaje]

53. Democratic Party includes alot of variables

including what used to be the moderates. All thats left of the Republicans are a few of these but mostly Tea Party Wannabe's who end up losing because a Real Tea Party candidate is in there and strips the vote.

I welcome moderates. Easier to talk to because some of them actually know the facts. Tea Party wannabe's and Tea Party folks are based in lala land. can't have a real debate with them.


IN A WORLD WHERE.....

[unkachuck]

5. "...changes the dynamics of the Tuscaloosa County legislative delegation."

"...elected as a Republican last November,..."

....I suppose we should be grateful for the switch, but I'd like to think we're gradually moving the Party to the Left, not Right....

....I hope Boman doesn't turn out to be someone who needs to be primaried....

[pnwmom]

9. If he needs to be primaried then I guess we need to lose the next election.

[Rowdyboy]

6. Takes guts to switch when the party you're joining trails 65-40.....

He'll be in the minority now but he's a leader regardless.

[defendandprotect]

7. Is this good -- or not?

[stubtoe]

32. I don't like party switchers. Don't trust 'em.

[UTUSN]

8. Great!1 Although I *hate* when it happens the other way around!1 n/t

[The Wielding Truth]

16. Political power or money and not fairness causes that reversaL

[Taverner]

46. Ben Campbell (D==>R-CO) was a complete traitor

[laylah]

56. +1000! nt

[SpankMe]

10. I hope we see more of this.

The Republican party has become radicalized. I've read bits and pieces here and there about moderate Repub officeholders getting more uncomfortable with the takeover by the severe right.

It would be the coolest ting ever if the two ladies from Maine would switch over.

[harmonicon]

41. You want nut-jobs like them in the Democratic party?

I sure as hell don't.

[SpankMe]

47. Not all Repubs are nut-jobs.

And, generally I don't want neanderthals to enter the Democratic party. However, I think when moderate R's defect all the way up to the Democratic party rather than just cop out and declare themselves "Independent", this is an excellent indicator that Democratic ideas are edging out regressive Republican ideas. The public at large will begin to perceive how radical the conservative movement in this country has become.

Also, the numbers are important. The more Democrats you have in the chamber, the better. I know this one more Dem won't change Alabama much. But any repudiation of Republican ideas is a positive step.

[harmonicon]

49. How is it a repudiation of Republican ideas?

These people are Republicans, but part of a minority of the party. By having them join the Democratic party, their ideals are not changing, but they are brining in a great many conservative ideals into the party. All this does is hurt Democrats as a whole. Would you have all Republicans join the party, just so we could have the numbers? What are the numbers for if they're made up of Republicans?

[plumbob]

11. Those in favor of due process and law should be Democrats.

The lawless evil shit belongs to the other guys.

[jaysunb]

12. Most Republicans today, are just misinformed

Democrats anyway. :evilgrin:

[Iliyah]

13. They claim

that davis tea brats mess them up in NY 26.

[Lindsey]

14. I think that's excellent news. I hope this starts happening

more. If anyone saw Rachel last night, there was a young Republican State Congressman (I don't know from which state) who was practically crying about a gay marriage issue. He's an Iraq war veteran and he said that one of his fellow soldiers died in the war right by him. He said the soldier was gay and that he (the Congressman) fought in the war so Americans can all be free to do what we want (or something like that). It was very, very touching and sad. When I first read this post, I was thinking it was him but then I read further and it's not....wouldn't surprise me if he switched too.

[The Wielding Truth]

17. Republicans are willfully misinformed for the most part.

[Enthusiast]

26. You only need to read, watch or

listen to their information sources for five minutes to understand why they are in this condition. Apparently they trust Fox News and Rush Limbaugh to give them the latest up to date truth in media.

Life would be so simple if one never felt compelled to question what they are being told.

[lark]

43. I think mostly they are just self serving liars and know it

They are only trying to fool the populace. Now, some fundies probably do believe their own lies, they are so steeped in the kool-aid.

[liam_laddie]

44. Ab-so-fukin-loot-ly!! Well put...

[madamesilverspurs]

15. Ambivalent.

I remember all too well when our Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell decided, once he got to D.C., that he'd rather be a Republican. Too squicky on both sides - betrayal on one, lack of trust on the other.

Ick.

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[progressoid]

18. Yay! Another Republican dilutes our liberal party.

:evilgrin:

[reggie the dog]

21. this is Alabama

I would love to see hard left Democrats like in Vermont everywhere but it is just not realistic in hard right states at this time.

[progressoid]

31. Sadly, it's the same here in western IA.

The rest of the state is sort of "normal" but for some reason this side has gone ultra-conservative.

[DemoTex]

19. Holy shit!

This, folks, is a big fucking deal!

[lonestarnot]

20. What another bluedog, how exciting, not.

:puke:

[4lbs]

22. A BlueDog in Alabama is equivalent to a liberal in states like NY, Massachusetts, and California.

.

[Kind of Blue]

25. Really? I pray you're right.

I guess one less lockstep Republican is a good thing.

[MadBadger]

27. +1 for permanent minority

[Stuckinthebush]

33. That's silly

As an Alabamian I know that this is huge.

[quaker bill]

23. It is a good day

When standing for fairness causes people to switch to our side. This is true even when we end up with fed up republicans.

[Tripod]

24. Finally.

Republican, turning to Democrat. I hope more will do this!

[AllyCat]

28. Wow! Wish that would happen here in WI. We're working on it, but it's a tough road.

[mwb970]

29. The Tea Party is killing the republican party.

That is good news for all Americans!

[Javaman]

30. So will he embrace the other tenants of the Democratic Party or just become another DINO? nt

[Kolesar]

36. Do you want a tissue? eom

[Javaman]

37. And just what is your problem?

Get a little pissy because I point out the obvious?

I'm asking if he's going to become a DINO.

Going from 0 to 60 and putting words in my mouth is very unattractive.

[LaloBorges]

34. Its not that I don't trust republicans...really...

but, I just hope this guy does not become another "Blue-Dog Democrat" which is nothing but a pawn of the republican party infiltrated in the democratic party.

[craigmatic]

35. Well there's something you don't see everyday- a politician with a conscience.

[Fly by night]

38. All-frackin'-righta!!

Sulligent is a nice small town, just east of my hometown (Possum Town, MS). It should be represented by Democrats, yellow-dog or newly-come-to-their-senses -- it matters not to me.

[The Nexus]

39. A trap? I think so. nt

[JoeyT]

40. While that may have been his final straw, there was probably a lot leading up to it.

Even the Republicans are pissed about insisting they'll hold up aid to disaster areas to demand perks for oil companies.

I imagine the amount of pissed is far higher in Tuscaloosa, where that sort of bullshit really hits home right now.

[avebury]

42. A man with a conscience

and principles. K&R

[Beavker]

45. So, we've got one more Blue Dog coming?

Is that what's going to happen?

[fascisthunter]

50. yup... the GOP is so Far-Right, the dems are now becoming...

the GOP of old(large tent). But votes are all that matters to political dweebs, not ideals, hence the decline of America itself and no representation for the people. Our whole political system is built up on lies and dishonesty. Become a corporation if you want them to represent you.

[Posteritatis]

48. ITT, Democrats upset about the Democrats gaining a seat. (nt)

[Weird Liberal Head]

51. Excellent.

>:)

[Corruption Winz]

52. Let's hope this creates a domino effect...

I won't hold my breath. Still, this might not mean much. At the end of the day, democrat and republican are only titles.

[WillyT]

54. K & R !!!

:kick:

[grahamhgreen]

55. Meanwhile, Dems cut off nose to spite face in Mass.