The longest-serving Republican in Iowa Legislature, Rep. Andy McKean, announced he’s switching political parties. He said he believes the U.S. will “soon pay a heavy price” for Trump’s policies and rhetoric. (IowaPublicRadio)
Republicans’ stance on many high-profile issues and his unwillingness to support President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
“I think the party has veered very sharply to the right,” McKean said. “And that concerns me. It’s a bit further than I would care to be.” McKean said this was a gradual decision, and there wasn’t a single event that convinced him to make the switch. He said he considers himself a political moderate, and he thinks there is room for him in the Democratic Party.
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