Rep. Kevin Kiley explains switch from GOP to independent: "Partisanship has absolutely run amok"
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California Rep. Kevin Kiley switches from Republican to independent citing excessive partisanship.
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California Rep. Kevin Kiley switched his party affiliation from Republican to independent, citing that "partisanship has absolutely run amok" as his reason for the change. Kiley appeared on "The Takeout" to discuss the decision that moves him from the GOP caucus to independent status in Congress.
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