Webb County, Texas, Judge Tano Tijerina was elected as a Democrat nearly a decade ago as the top executive of the border county.
On Tuesday, during an interview on Fox & Friends, Tijerina announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party and joining the Republican Party.
Ainsley Earhardt: A former Democratic stronghold in Texas, flipping red for the first time in 100 years. Look at those numbers. Our next guest is a longtime Democrat and top elected official in Laredo, who says his party is leaving behind Texans and the values that they hold dear. Judge Tano Tijerina joins us now with a big announcement. Good morning to you, Tano.
Tano Tijerina: Good morning. Good morning to my Fox & Friends.
Ainsley Earhardt: Well, we are glad you are here. Merry Christmas, Judge. All right, so, Judge, why are you Democrat?
Tano Tijerina: Well, that’s not really the question. The question should be, I’ve made a decision after careful thought and prayer and discussions with my family and community.
And over the years, I’ve watched the Democratic Party…
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