How Kyrsten Sinema’s decision makes Democrats’ 2024 Senate map tighter
2 years ago

How Kyrsten Sinema’s decision makes Democrats’ 2024 Senate map tighter

CNN  

CNN — Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. Sinema’s interests are no longer necessarily the Democrats’ best interests in the next Congress, and the 2024 Senate map became even more complicated for Democrats with Sinema’s decision. Over the last two years, Democrats have had to almost always make sure that any bill or nomination had Sinema’s support to have any chance of passing. The idea being that Sinema still caucuses with the Democrats, and Democrats wouldn’t want to split the Democratic vote in a general election allowing a Republican to win in a purple state like Arizona. Don’t dismiss the possibility too that Sinema could win like Harry Byrd did in the 1970 Virginia Senate election when both parties nominated candidates.

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Kyrsten Sinema delivers expletive-laden parting shot to Democratic critics
3 days, 4 hours ago

Kyrsten Sinema delivers expletive-laden parting shot to Democratic critics

Raw Story  

Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin, both former Democrats, drew a lot of criticism from liberals and progressives after voting against confirming one of President Joe Biden's nominees for the National Labor Relations Board. But Semafor's Isaac Schorr notes that Sinema, regardless of her critics on the left, "seems at peace with her record." In fact, Sinema said she doesn't "give …

Kyrsten Sinema leaving Senate: Her shtick was worn-out and destructive. But that’s not why she won’t run for reelection.
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyrsten Sinema leaving Senate: Her shtick was worn-out and destructive. But that’s not why she won’t run for reelection.

Slate  

Kyrsten Sinema, the independent U.S. senator from Arizona, has announced that she will not run for office again. “Because I choose civility, understanding, listening, working together to get stuff done,” Sinema said, “I will leave the Senate at the end of this year.” She listed out her many purported accomplishments, then lamented, “But it’s not what America wants right now.” …

Kyrsten Sinema announces she won’t run for Senate seat after leaving Democratic Party
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyrsten Sinema announces she won’t run for Senate seat after leaving Democratic Party

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In that one term, she would become one …

Arizona's independent Sen. Krysten Sinema won't seek re-election
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Arizona's independent Sen. Krysten Sinema won't seek re-election

Hindustan Times  

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Tuesday that she won’t run for a second term after her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection. Krysten Sinema announces she won't run for a second term Sinema’s announcement comes after Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan bill to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border …

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection, avoiding a 3-way race
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection, avoiding a 3-way race

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced on Tuesday that she won’t run for a second term after her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection. Sinema’s announcement comes after Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan bill to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border and deliver military aid to Ukraine and …

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection

LA Times  

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, shown in 2022, will leave the Senate at the end of her term in January. Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Tuesday that she won’t run for a second term after her decision to leave the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection. Sinema’s announcement comes after Senate Republicans blocked …

“Not what America wants right now”: Kyrsten Sinema announces she’s retiring
9 months, 2 weeks ago

“Not what America wants right now”: Kyrsten Sinema announces she’s retiring

Salon  

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., announced on Tuesday that she will retire from the Senate rather than run for re-election after her party switch. Sinema, who left the Democratic Party in 2022 after facing internal backlash for siding with the Senate GOP on the filibuster rule they used to kill major pieces of President Joe Biden’s agenda, announced her decision in …

Kyrsten Sinema will face 'white-hot fury' in Arizona if she runs again as an independent
2 years ago

Kyrsten Sinema will face 'white-hot fury' in Arizona if she runs again as an independent

Raw Story  

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the Democratic Party puts potential primary challengers in a difficult position. IN OTHER NEWS: Choir director at private Catholic school pleads guilty to more than 25 child sex crimes “I don’t think a three-way race is going to hurt the Democrat, frankly,” said former state lawmaker Chris Herstam, a former Sinema ally. Sinema has a …

US Senator Kyrsten Sinema switches from Democrat to independent: What does this mean for her and the Senate?
2 years ago

US Senator Kyrsten Sinema switches from Democrat to independent: What does this mean for her and the Senate?

Firstpost  

Despite being elected as a Democrat, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced that she has registered as an independent. She said that she wouldn’t caucus with Republicans, ensuring narrow majority to the Democrats in the Senate Washington: Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s switch from Democrat to independent won’t change the balance of power in the Senate. Sinema says she won’t caucus with …

Sinema party switch highlights 2024 obstacles for Democrats
2 years ago

Sinema party switch highlights 2024 obstacles for Democrats

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Less than three days after Democrats celebrated victory in the final Senate contest of the 2022 midterms, the challenges facing the party heading into the next campaign came into sharp relief. Sinema is taking a different route from Jeff Flake, the former Arizona Republican senator who also got crosswise with his party’s base and opted not to run …

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent
2 years ago

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday she has registered as an independent, a renegade move that could bolster her political brand but won’t upend the Democrats’ narrow Senate majority. At the White House, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre praised Sinema as a “key partner” in passing some of President Joe Biden’s priorities and said the switch “does …

EXPLAINER: What Sinema’s switch means for the Senate
2 years ago

EXPLAINER: What Sinema’s switch means for the Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s switch from Democrat to independent won’t change the balance of power in the Senate. Sinema says she won’t caucus with Senate Republicans, so Democrats will still hold the majority next year. It is unclear exactly what the Senate’s party balance will be, and whether she will still caucus with Democrats – meaning she would …

US Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent
2 years ago

US Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent

Al Jazeera  

White House says it understands Sinema’s decision, stressing that it does not change Democratic control of US Senate. Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema, formerly one of the most conservative Democrats in the US Senate, has ditched her former political party, declaring herself an independent in a move that may shake the Democrats’ narrow majority in the chamber. Sinema announced her decision on …

Democrats Kept The Senate This Year, But 2024 May Be Harder
2 years ago

Democrats Kept The Senate This Year, But 2024 May Be Harder

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate this year will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging. Richard Hernandez, who was Brown’s campaign adviser, said, “He has committed to his supporters that he will never stop fighting for their issues, but he has not made any …

Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder
2 years ago

Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate this year will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging. Richard Hernandez, who was Brown’s campaign adviser, said, “He has committed to his supporters that he will never stop fighting for their issues, but he has not made any decisions as to …

Even Off The Ballot, Kyrsten Sinema Looms Large In Arizona
2 years, 1 month ago

Even Off The Ballot, Kyrsten Sinema Looms Large In Arizona

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is not on the ballot this November, but that hasn’t stopped her from playing a central role in Arizona’s marquee Senate and gubernatorial races. “Arizonans vote for the candidate they believe best represents Arizona values, and that’s why I voted for Katie Hobbs for Governor,” Sinema said. “Over the past two years, Mark has …

Sen. Sinema defends bipartisanship at McConnell Center
2 years, 2 months ago

Sen. Sinema defends bipartisanship at McConnell Center

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Most Americans prefer politicians who work across the aisle, Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said Monday in a forceful defense of her brand of bipartisanship, which has infuriated the left and is likely to draw her a primary challenge. Members of Congress face “intense pressure” to play to the extreme elements of their own party, alienating the American people …

Sinema says she will move forward with Senate Democrats' climate, health and tax bill
2 years, 4 months ago

Sinema says she will move forward with Senate Democrats' climate, health and tax bill

NPR  

Sinema says she will move forward with Senate Democrats' climate, health and tax bill Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced late Thursday she will "move forward" with Democrats' massive climate, prescription drug and spending bill, after party members appeared to reach an agreement about Sinema's concerns with the legislation. In …

Kyrsten Sinema Is Living In An Alternate Universe
2 years, 11 months ago

Kyrsten Sinema Is Living In An Alternate Universe

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Kyrsten Sinema took to the Senate floor Thursday to reiterate her support for keeping the filibuster, dashing Democrats’ hopes of eliminating the 60-vote requirement in order to pass voting rights legislation. “What is the legislative filibuster other than a tool that requires new federal policy to be broadly supported by senators representing a broader cross section of …

Kyrsten Sinema insists she will never switch to the GOP
3 years, 1 month ago

Kyrsten Sinema insists she will never switch to the GOP

Daily Mail  

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema insisted in a rare interview that came out Wednesday that she would not leave the Democratic Party, though bashed progressive activists for 'unfairly and illegally' following her into the bathroom to protest her stance on Biden's Build Back Better bill. Politico interviewed the Arizona Democrat, who pledged she wouldn't switch parties, despite complimenting Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's …

Progressive Group’s Poll Suggests Deep Primary Trouble For Kyrsten Sinema
3 years, 2 months ago

Progressive Group’s Poll Suggests Deep Primary Trouble For Kyrsten Sinema

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is deeply unpopular with Democratic primary voters in her home state and would be vulnerable against a number of intra-party challengers, according to a new poll from a progressive group. The survey tested Sinema against four different potential primary challengers: Rep. Ruben Gallego, an Iraq War veteran who represents Phoenix and whose name often …

Progressives’ frustration with Kyrsten Sinema boils over: ‘One senator is holding up the will of the entire Democratic Party’
3 years, 2 months ago

Progressives’ frustration with Kyrsten Sinema boils over: ‘One senator is holding up the will of the entire Democratic Party’

The Independent  

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