Connecticut State GOP Flips to Dems - More Coming?

As we discussed in the immediate aftermath of the midterm elections, Republicans are very much in danger of becoming a permanent minoritty party in the Northeast. One factor we didn't take into account, however, was the prospect of New England GOP members flipping to the Democratic Party. Last week, Connecticut State House Republican Diana Urban switched parties, further reducing their number to 44 of 151 seats.

As the dwindling number of Northeastern Republican legislators, at both the federal and local level, realize that their party no longer represents what they stand for, I believe this will become a growing trend. We'll be keeping an eye out for more flips.