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Parker Griffith, Alabama Congressman, To Switch From Democrat to GOP

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Capitol Hill is buzzing with news that Parker Griffith , a representative from Alabama, plans to switch his political affiliation from Democrat to Republican. Griffith said he can he could not longer be a part of "a party that continues to pursue legislation that is bad for our country, hurts our economy and drives us further and further into debt." Griffith, who was a conservative Democrat, has switched political parties just before what will a closely watched vote in the House on health...Read Full Story

Parker Griffith says he wasn’t comfortable as a Democrat

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By Patricia C. McCarter December 23, 2009, 6:28AM Eric Schultz / The Huntsville Times Parker Griffith, U.S. Congressman, with his wife Virginia, reads from a prepared text announcing his switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party at a press conference at his house in Huntsville. HUNTSVILLE, AL — Claiming that he couldn’t find a comfortable seat at the Democratic table, District 5 Congressman Parker Griffith said Tuesday afternoon...Read Full Story

Parker Griffith says he wasn’t comfortable as a Democrat

By topstoriesmontgomery on | From topstoriesmontgomery.com
By Patricia C. McCarter December 23, 2009, 6:28AM Eric Schultz / The Huntsville Times Parker Griffith, U.S. Congressman, with his wife Virginia, reads from a prepared text announcing his switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party at a press conference at his house in Huntsville. HUNTSVILLE, AL — Claiming that he couldn’t find a comfortable seat at the Democratic table, District 5 Congressman Parker Griffith said Tuesday afternoon...Read Full Story

Opinion: Parker Griffith’s party switch about self-preservation, not conviction

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By Kevin Wendt December 23, 2009, 8:12AM Eric Schultz / The Huntsville Times Parker Griffith announces his switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party at a press conference at his house in Huntsville. HUNTSVILLE, AL — There is one question central to Parker Griffith’s switch from Democrat to Republican: Does this move help North Alabama? It’s hard to see how it does. As a freshman Democrat in a sure-to-be-contested seat...Read Full Story

Matt Osborne: Parker Griffith’s Christmas Present To Alabama Democrats

By actionnews22 on | From actionnews22.com
Parker Griffith, my representative, is switching from the Democratic Party to the Republicans. this is not shocking news, as rumors have been swirling for months and Griffith has been reciting right-wing memes for a very long time. For example: at an August town hall in Florence, Alabama, Griffith pandered to the worst elements of the crowd. from death panels to immigration hysteria, he didn’t miss a single teabagger talking point. Hefting H.R. 3200 in the air, he emphasized...Read Full Story
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Mo Brooks' Poll Shows Wide Lead Over Parker Griffith
Former Rep. Parker Griffith (R) decided earlier this month to challenge Rep. Mo Brooks (R) in a 5th district rematch in Alabama. A new poll conducted for Brooks by Rob Autry at the respected GOP firm Public Opinion Strategies showed the freshman Congressman begins as the prohibitive frontrunner.  
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Mo Brooks’ Poll Shows Wide Lead Over Parker Griffith
Mo Brooks (R) in a 5th district rematch in Alabama. A new poll conducted for Brooks by Rob Autry at the respected GOP firm Public Opinion Strategies showed the freshman Congressman begins as the prohibitive frontrunner. Brooks took 71 percent to Griffith ...  
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Former Congressman Parker Griffith To Run For Old Seat
Former Congressman Parker Griffith announced he would try to win back his old seat on Thursday through a statement ... but was scheduled to address the media on Friday. Congressman Brooks was quick to pounce on the announcement.  
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Former Congressman Parker Griffith To Run For Old Seat
Rematch: Griffith trounced by Congressman Brooks in 2010 Primary after former surgeon switched parties Alabama's March primary will produce a rematch in the Fifth Congressional District from 2010.  
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Parker Griffith's run for Congress received with surprise
"I was surprised," said Jess Brown, a political scientist at Athens State University who closely follows local politics. "I'm going to say it bordered on being shocked that he would attempt a return to politics by running for this particular post."  
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Parker Griffith says he will challenge Mo Brooks again for Congress
We'll contrast my time in Congress with my opponents time in Congress," Griffith said Thursday. "The distinction is clear." Griffith said he will make a case that Brooks "wandered away from many of the issues people want us to address."  
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Brooks and Griffith Set to Face Off Once Again
Huntsville, AL- It's time for a rematch. Parker Griffith announced today that he will be seeking the District 5 Congressional seat he lost to Mo Brooks in 2010. Griffith says he is confident that things will be different in this time around. "I think the future of our Congressional District is at stake. As I followed--followed what has happened in Washington I have noticed that our current Congressman,my opponent,has drifted away from the...  
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