Early Obama backer Davis quits Democratic party

Arthur Davis, a former Alabama congressman who seconded Barack Obama's nomination at the 2008 Democratic convention, has quit the Democratic party, citing its increasingly anti-business, anti-growth ideology.

"If I were to run for office (again)," Davis said, "it would be as a Republican."

Davis was one of the first members of Congress to endorse the President four years ago. The Romney campaign cited Davis's decision as an example of disillusionment with the direction of the Obama administration even within the president's own party.

HT: Drudge