Parker Griffith: Why Did This Alabama Congressman Switch Parties? – Huffington Post (blog)

Interest in Congressman Parker Griffith has spiked today in light of the news that he plans to change his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.

While many politicians before have changed party affiliation, dozens this decade alone, Griffith’s plans came with some hostile reaction from both sides of the aisle.

So why did Parker Griffith switch parties?

He released this official statement today as the reason for his switch:

“I believe our nation is at a crossroads and I can no longer align myself ..read more

Singer Christina Milian Is Engaged!

Singer Christina Milian is set to say “I Do!”

After long dismissing claims of an engagement, the R&B singer and actress confirms to Us she will walk down the aisle with music producer boyfriend The-Dream.

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“We don’t have plans yet — but it hasn’t [already] happened, that I can confirm,” Milian, 27, told Us at Saturday’s Venom Energy and Trainwreck party…

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Cobie Smulders Welcomes Baby Girl

How I Met Your Mother actress Cobie Smulders has given birth to her first child, Usmagazine.com has confirmed.

The actress and her fiance Taran Killam, both 27, welcomed Shaelyn Cado Killam on May 16, a rep for Smulders tells Us. Shaelyn is the couple’s first child.

Find out which stars are getting ready to walk down the aisle this year.

Smulders, who announced her pregnancy in November, stars…

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Kylie Minoque Dropping Hints About Marriage

Kylie Minogue has dropped a strong hint that she is preparing to head down the aisle with her Spanish boyfriend Andres Velencoso.

The 41-year-old pop princess has been dating the Spanish model for some time, and she recently received a rose from Velencoso’s parents on St Jordi’s Day, which is the same as St Valentine’s Day.

Kylie said: “It was a wonderfully sweet thing to do.  It’s a nice tradition and yes, perhaps it meant more than just Jordi’s Day. Let’s just ..read more