One of Florida's most prominent black Republicans switches to Democratic Party

One of Florida's most prominent black Republicans switches to Democratic Party

Posted by Anthony Man at 9:29 AM

Staff Writer Gregory Lewis reports:

Dorsey Miller, one of the state's most prominent black Republicans, has left the Grand Old Party, returning to the Democratic Party he left 27 years ago.

"It's devastating for the Republican Party in Broward County and the state," said Clarence McKee, a Broward County black Republican who serves on Gov. Charlie Crist's African American Council. "He's invaluable. It's great gain for the local Democrats. He raises money for campaigns."

Miller switched parties on Election Day. He said his switch back to the Democratic Party was made easier by the "campaign of John McCain and his selection of Sarah Palin for Vice President."

Miller announced his support of Democrat Barack Obama during the primary season. He held a fundraiser for Obama at his Parkland home.

He said working with Broward officials on the Obama campaign "convinced me that it was time for me to return to my political roots."


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He said he was "frustrated" in not being able to make more impact "in the lives of our people through my involvement in the Republican Party."

Miller said that the Democratic Party is more open to improving the lives of black people and that he can have input into how that is done. "Democrats have shown the inclination to reach out and to help black communities.