THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - This Congressman Just Quit the GOP, Here’s What That Means for the House Majority.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) has announced he is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kevin Kiley, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), and the GOP House caucus.WHEN & WHERE: Announced Monday, with changes effective immediately, impacting California’s 6th Congressional District.KEY QUOTE: “Today, I’m asking the clerk of the U.S. House […] The post This Congressman Just Quit the GOP, Here’s What That Means for the House Majority. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) has announced he is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kevin Kiley, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), and the GOP House caucus. WHEN & WHERE: Announced Monday, with changes effective immediately, impacting California’s 6th Congressional District. KEY QUOTE: “Today, I’m asking the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives to have that reflected in the official roster.” – Kevin Kiley IMPACT: Kiley will still caucus with the GOP, leaving the slim House majority unchanged for now. IN FULL Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) has announced he is leaving the Republican Party and will run for re-election as an independent. The announcement was made…Open