Louisiana Gov. Roemer Becomes a Republican
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Democratic Gov. Buddy Roemer has switched to the Republican Party, the head of the Louisiana GOP said Sunday night.
Roemer’s chief of staff said Friday that Roemer would make the change. The governor scheduled a news conference for today, when he is expected to detail his reasons for changing.
Roemer is the first sitting governor in modern history to change parties.
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