Tony StarkDec 9, 2022

Just to be clear:

“Sinema’s move away from the Democratic Party is unlikely to change the power balance in the next Senate. Democrats will have a narrow 51-49 majority that includes two independents who caucus with them: Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine…She did note, however, that she expects to keep her committee assignments – a signal that she doesn’t plan to upend the Senate composition, since Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer controls committee rosters for Democrats.”

However, in the interview, she claims that Arizonans sent her to DC to be an "independent" voice, but surely many or even most of her voters voted for her to be a Democrat, which is the party she represented when she asked for votes.

From the Green Party to Democrats to Independent. Does she believe in anything besides her own ambitions?

Beware of people like this whether politics or personal.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/09/politics/kyrsten-sinema-leaves-democratic-party/index.html

Show threadLindaDec 9, 2022

@TonyStark

She has turned out to be a transition vote. We damn sure didn't want Martha McSally and her cardboard cut of Trump.

Ruben Gallego was going to be her primary challenge. She wanted to avoid that.

If the AZGOP runs another Trumper, which if Kelli Ward stays on as their party leader, they will do.

2024 will be a high turnout election, Gallego should go for it and run.

Show threadTony StarkDec 9, 2022

@GoldieAZ Sinema is under water with Ds, Is, and Rs (11/2 poll) and I’m sure she’s seen the writing on the wall, especially after Sen. Kelly’s reelection, who’s been a reliable vote for progressive policy. The Arizona GOP isn’t learning anything and will likely keep on where it is.

Gallego would be an excellent choice for Arizona.

Show threadThree Stars 🌟Dec 9, 2022

@TonyStark

Four years ago Sinema was able to barely win based on the efforts of a lot of us Democrats who fund raised, canvassed, and supported her campaign. This is not what we worked for not this. She's never represented us since.

Her ability to work with parties is not restricted in any way based on her party affiliation. She's disingenuous. She’s disrespectful to the people who put her in that seat while revealing herself a transactional opportunist.

I doubt she runs again. She's hated.
@GoldieAZ

Show threadMolly Lyons
@threestars @TonyStark @GoldieAZ this Arizonan wants her money and time back.
I hope Sinema doesn’t run. She can go off and become a lobbyist and make more money since that’s what she cares about.
Dec 13, 2022 at 3:40amWeb