Media and political observers speculated that this party switch was a prelude to a second run for Congress in 2008.

However, he veered sharply to the right after his party switch.

He moved sharply to the right after his party switch and voted for all four articles of impeachment against Bill Clinton.

(This was the second time such a party switch occurred due to a special election during the 110th Congress.)

Peres cited Sharon's leadership skills as a reason for his party switch.

In a telephone interview, he said he would not rule out a party switch.

In any case, it's a blatant payoff for the party switch.

Secretary Jacobs indicated he made the party switch for personal and not political reasons.

Before and after his party switch, Congressman Hall has proven to be in the middle of the road.

The party had temporarily lost control of the House earlier this year because of party switches.