R.I. lawmaker defects from tiny Republican party

[MaineDem]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. --A Republican lawmaker announced Thursday that he'll become a Democrat when the General Assembly meets next month, a decision that further reduces the already thin GOP ranks in the House.

Rep. Joseph Scott of Exeter has served 14 years as a Republican lawmaker. His choice means there are now 13 Republicans to 62 Democrats in the House.

"Really, I don't think the Democrats need another one," Scott said. "There's 61 as it is."

Scott said he left the GOP because he thinks his proposals on school funding and health care reform will get more attention if he's a member of the majority Democrats. He had fought with House Minority Leader Robert Watson of East Greenwich.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2006/12/21/ri_lawmaker_defects_from_tiny_republican_party/?rss_id=Boston.com+%2F+News


Is it a move of convenience?? Does he really believe in the Democratic Party's values? Hmmmmmm

[rucky]

1. R.l. Republicans seem to be more Democratic than most Ohio Democrats

not counting present company, of course!

[JABBS]

2. i wonder if chafee is next