'I answer to my constituents not party leaders': Rep. Kiley explains why he left GOP
MSNBC·2026-03-11 20:39

razor thin majority in the House just got eve tighter after California congressman Kevin Kiley's announcement that he will leave the Republican Party and run for re-election as an independent, although he will still caucus with House Republicans for the remainder of this term. Joining us, independent congressman from California, Kevin Kiley, really good to have you. Thank you for joining us.Great to be with you. Thanks. You make me want to quote Shakespeare at you.A rose by any other name. If you're going t ...

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