Turncoat Dem GOPer Quits

I quit! GOP Congressman fed up with partisan posturing — MSNBC: )

Rep. Rodney Alexander, a six-term Republican from Louisiana, said Tuesday that he will step down at the end of his term due to congressional gridlock.

“Partisan posturing has created a legislative standstill,” Alexander said in a statement. “I have decided not to seek reelection, so that another may put forth ideas on how to break through the gridlock and bring about positive change for our country...”