Crossword puzzle clue "thurmond who at times was a democrat dixiecrat and republican"

Thurmond who at times was a Democrat, Dixiecrat, and Republican

Former Pennsylvania senator who changed his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican then back to Democrat: 2 wds.

The puzzle for Nov. 5, 1996 is in two parts: Republican and Democrat.

Democrat, Republican and Independent?

Republican-turned-Democrat Specter

Notable switcher from Democrat to Republican to Independent

Former North Carolina senator who changed her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican: 2 wds.

Democrat-turned-Republican Phil