Democratic Sen. Sinema has registered as an independent

[newolddude]

Democratic Sen. Sinema has registered as an independent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday that she has registered as an independent, but she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.

apnews.com

 

[Up In Smoke]

I'm irrelevant, wait now I'm relevant.

 

[oldngray]

I'm irrelevant, wait now I'm relevant.

She lost her leverage after Warnock won. Just a bit of grandstanding since she will still vote with the Dems at least 90% of the time.

 

[newfie]

if she caucauses with the republicans she retains her leverage in the senate. that would be the power move if she is smart enough and gutsy enough to play it.

 

[newolddude]

She knows she’s going to get primaried.

This move is just another attempt to get more money in her pockets.

 

[oldngray]

Manchin is doing the happy dance now. He is suddenly more relevant.

 

[newolddude]

if she caucauses with the republicans she retains her leverage in the senate. that would be the power move if she is smart enough and gutsy enough to play it.

She said she’s still going to caucus with the Democrats.

Remember, she’s bisexual and perverts like that aren’t allowed in the GOP.

 

[newolddude]

If you guys want to have her, have her.

It’s all about who/what can serve her need to make as much money as she can. Her record of voter engagement with the citizens of Arizona is horrendous. The only reason she leaves Washington and go home is to get more money from local companies.

A typical Sinema phone call:

 

[newolddude]

 

[vantexan]

If you guys want to have her, have her.

It’s all about who/what can serve her need to make as much money as she can. Her record of voter engagement with the citizens of Arizona is horrendous. The only reason she leaves Washington and go home is to get more money from local companies.

A typical Sinema phone call:

She was a media darling until she voted her conscience instead of the party line. She had no choice. Arizona isn't a deep blue state.

 

[newolddude]

Maybe Kari Lake will have a real shot next election?

That is if Sinema runs.

 

[Jiangshi]

She was a media darling until she voted her conscience instead of the party line. She had no choice. Arizona isn't a deep blue state.

I have no idea where you got that from. If by 'voted her conscience' you mean voted for her corporate sponsors, then yes.

She was going to be primaried if she tried to run as a Democrat. By running as an Independent, she assures a Republican win. The bar for getting on the ballot as an Independent in AZ is higher than as a D or R. I'm not sure she will clear that bar by the time of the next election.

 

[vantexan]

I have no idea where you got that from. If by 'voted her conscience' you mean voted for her corporate sponsors, then yes.

She was going to be primaried if she tried to run as a Democrat. By running as an Independent, she assures a Republican win. The bar for getting on the ballot as an Independent in AZ is higher than as a D or R. I'm not sure she will clear that bar by the time of the next election.

She's the incumbent senator. If third parties can run that have no chance then I doubt she'll have a problem if she chooses to run. And her conscience means she didn't want to be part of ending a time honored tradition in the Senate in order to give the Democrats carte blanche.

 

[newolddude]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1601249665399545857

 

[Box Ox]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1601249665399545857

Good. They should all officially become independents.

 

[vantexan]

Good. They should all officially become independents.

They should start the Independence Party.

 

[newfie]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1601249665399545857

she's a dem who likes to grandstand.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

Good. They should all officially become independents.

There's actually been Democrats caught on tape saying they should lie and pretend to be Republicans or independents to undermine our political system and get more left wing policies.

 

[Box Ox]

There's actually been Democrats caught on tape saying they should lie and pretend to be Republicans or independents to undermine our political system and get more left wing policies.

Sure. Biden included. Such a moderate.

Most moderate President since Chester A. Arthur.

Biden is a moderate. Your fears are misplaced. If the Democrats wanted a far left candidate they had plenty to choose from.

 

[newolddude]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1601352537084678144