Commissioner Jumps To GOP

September 7, 2011

An Escambia County (Ala.) commissioner has announced that he’s abandoning  the Democratic party and joining the Republicans. The move made District 4 Commissioner Brandon Smith the only Republican on the five-member commission.

“My decision to switch to the Republican Party came about through the support of my family and my constituents, and through a lot of prayer,” Smith said. “I have been extremely concerned with the direction our country has taken in the last few years. As a Christian, family man and business owner, I feel that my decision is morally right and I look forward to being on the Republican ticket in the 2012 elections.”

“I applaud Commissioner Smith’s decision to join the Republican Party. His action today is just another sign that the liberal agenda being pursued by the Democratic Party is out of touch with the conservative values of Escambia County voters,” said Jeff Peacock, chairman of the Escambia County (Ala.) Republican Party. “2012 is going to be a great year for the Republican Party here in Escambia County. As we build upon our successes in 2010, we are very excited to welcome a public servant of Brandon Smith’s character into our ranks.”

As the District 4 commissioner, Smith represents portions of Atmore and Canoe.

Comments

3 Responses to “Commissioner Jumps To GOP”

  1. dad on September 7th, 2011 6:30 pm

    They do whatever it takes to get elected, and around here that’s what you gotta do.

  2. common sense on September 7th, 2011 11:29 am

    Sounds like a flip flop to me.

  3. bullwinkle on September 7th, 2011 12:39 am

    He’s got some sense! Good move!

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