Texas judge resigns from Republican party

Texas is one of those US states that is a Republican heartland? Correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway a Texas judge has resigned from the Republican party, ripping it another asshole on the way out. He says he'll run again as a Democrat. 

These principles have served as the bedrock upon which my rulings have been made. They are also my driving force. That is why I can no longer be a member of the Republican Party. For too long, the Republican Party has been at war with itself. Rational Republican beliefs have given way to character assassination. Pragmatism and principle have been overtaken by pettiness and bigotry. Make no mistake. I have not left the Republican Party. It left me.

I cannot tolerate a political party that demeans Texans based on their sexual orientation, the color of their skin or their economic status. I will not be a member of a party in which hate speech elevates candidates for higher office rather than disqualifying them. I cannot place my name on the ballot for a political party that is proud to destroy the lives of hundreds of thousands of federal workers over the vain attempt to repeal a law that will provide health care to millions of people throughout our country.

That is why I am announcing that I am now running for re-election as a Democratic candidate for County Court of Law 11 in the 2014 elections. My principles have led me to the Democratic Party. I can only hope that more people of principle will follow me. If you believe these values are your values, then I respectfully ask you to join me and let’s work together to keep dignity, fairness and respect for rule of law in our county courts. more

Cripes, it must be getting bad if Texas Republicans are deserting the ship. Perhaps those crazy extremists Republicans who held the world economy over a barrel to stop poor people getting health care, may want to reconsider their options next time?