Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent

By JONATHAN J. COOPER and LISA MASCARO

While unusual for a sitting senator to switch party affiliation, Sinema’s decision may well have more impact on her own political livelihood than the operations of the Senate. She plans to continue her committee positions through the Democrats. Her move comes just days after Democrats had expanded their majority to 51-49 for the new year, following the party’s runoff election win in Georgia.

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 not change the new Democratic majority control of the Senate. … We have every reason to expect that we will continue to work successfully with her.”

Abandoning the Democratic Party is a striking evolution for a politician who began her career as a Green Party member and antiwar activist known as a “Prada socialist.” The shift has been particularly vexing for progressive activists who once counted her as one of their own and now see her as one of their chief antagonists.

Ahead of the 2024 elections, Sinema is likely to be matched against a well-funded primary challenger after angering much of the Democratic base by blocking or watering down progressive priorities such as a minimum wage increase and Biden’s big social spending initiatives.

I wish KrystenSinema planned to caucus at the bottom of the sea.

The Manchin of 2023 -24 with amplified clout. Her options for 2024 wide open. Manchin could join her as an Independent, especially given that Dem reneged on IRA deal. Or maybe he becomes a ball buster as the 50th unpredictable Dem Senator in the Dem caucus. Hold on to your hat!

Considering how many corporate donor fundraisers she held instead of working at her job, this was not surprising. Be sure Arizona when you all pick a great D to run in 2024 primary, I will be donating through ActBlue to them. Pick carefully this time.

With her first look at the grift angle.

she’s the WORST

What a clown

AZ guy here. She saw the writing on the wall and was certain to lose in a primary for the 2024 election.

We could've guessed this move was coming. She's for sale. Your move, Arizona voters.

This is like seeking job security by holding all the company's keys instead of actually being good at your job.

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