Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an Independent, won’t run for re-election in Arizona
OAN’s Abril Elfi
4:43 PM – Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Senator Kyrsten Sinema has made a surprising announcement that she will not be seeking re-election in Arizona. This decision has sent shockwaves through the political landscape.
In a surprising twist, Sinema has also announced that she will be leaving both the Senate and the Democrat party to become an Independent. This move has left many wondering about the future of Arizona politics.
“Because I choose civility, understanding, listening, and working together to get stuff done, I will leave the Senate at the end of this year,” Sinema said in a video posted on her X account.
“Compromise is a dirty word. We’ve arrived at that crossroad, and we chose anger and division. I believe in my approach, but it’s not what America wants right now,” Sinema said.
The leading Republican, 2022 gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, and the leading Democrat, Representative Ruben Gallego, are already in talks to replace Sinema. The race to fill her seat is expected to be highly competitive.
Although there have not been very many polls released yet, the existing surveys have consistently placed Sinema in third place in a hypothetical three-way race with Gallego and Lake. This indicates that the upcoming election will be closely contested.
Gallego released a statement, praising Sinema for her decision.
“As we look ahead, Arizona is at a crossroads. Protecting abortion access, tackling housing affordability, securing our water supply, defending our democracy — all of this and more is on the line,” he said in a statement. “I welcome all Arizonans, including Senator Sinema, to join me in that mission.”
Lake also released a statement regarding the decision, stating that Sinema shares her love for Arizona.
“We may not agree on everything, but I know she shares my love for Arizona. Senator Sinema had the courage to stand tall against the far left in defense of the filibuster — despite the overwhelming pressure from the radicals in her party like Ruben Gallego who called on her to burn it all down,” Lake said.
Sinema’s political journey has been a fascinating one. She started as a Democrat in 2004 when she was elected to the Arizona legislature. However, she has since evolved and made headlines with her centrist-left approach. Her decision to leave the party and become an Independent in 2022 was unexpected.
Arizona has become a battleground state in recent years, with close elections and shifting political dynamics. Sinema’s departure adds another layer of uncertainty to the state’s political landscape.
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How does Sinema’s departure from the Senate and the Democratic party contribute to the uncertainty and excitement surrounding Arizona politics?
In recent years, with close races and shifting dynamics. Sinema’s departure from the Senate and the Democratic party only adds to the uncertainty and excitement surrounding Arizona politics.
Sinema’s decision to leave the Senate and become an Independent comes as a surprise to many. In a video posted on her social media account, she stated, “Because I choose civility, understanding, listening, and working together to get stuff done, I will leave the Senate at the end of this year.” This departure raises questions about the future direction of Arizona politics and the impact it will have on the political landscape.
The race to replace Sinema is already heating up, with leading Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and leading Democrat Representative Ruben Gallego in talks to fill her seat. The competition to fill this vacancy is expected to be fierce, as indicated by existing surveys that consistently place Sinema in third place in a hypothetical three-way race between Gallego and Lake. This suggests that the upcoming election will be closely contested.
Gallego, in a statement praising Sinema’s decision, said, “As we look ahead, Arizona is at a crossroads. Protecting abortion access, tackling housing affordability, securing our water supply, defending our democracy — all of this and more is on the line. I welcome all Arizonans, including Senator Sinema, to join me in that mission.” Lake also released a statement acknowledging Sinema’s love for Arizona despite their differing viewpoints on certain issues.
Sinema’s political journey has been a fascinating one. Starting as a Democrat in 2004 when she was elected to the Arizona legislature, she has since evolved and gained attention for her centrist-left approach. Her decision to leave the Democratic party and become an Independent in 2022 caught many by surprise.
Arizona has become a battleground state in recent years, with close races and shifting political dynamics. Sinema’s departure from the Senate and the Democratic party only adds to the uncertainty and excitement surrounding Arizona politics. As the race to fill her seat unfolds, all eyes will be on Arizona to see what direction the state will take.
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