Sinema won’t join GOP.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema: “I’m Done with Parties Altogether”

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) has made it clear that she will not be joining the Republican Party after leaving the Democrats, stating that both parties are equally broken. In a recent interview with CBS Face the Nation, the Arizona centrist announced that she will remain an Independent for the foreseeable future.

Sinema has helped Republicans in some of the Senate’s most crucial legislative battles since becoming an Independent. However, her announcement shows that her help only goes so far, as she does not plan to take the major step of joining the Republican party.

“No,” Sinema responded with a laugh when asked if she would ever become a Republican. “I’m laughing because I literally just spent time explaining how broken the two parties are.”

She went on to say that her new independence should be celebrated as a call to end increasing partisanship and polarization in the United States. “I would suggest that what I tried to do in the United States Senate right is to show that we have differences, differences which should be celebrated,” Sinema said. “That’s an important part of a democracy. But those differences shouldn’t stop us from getting things done.”

Her main priority is to restore Americans’ faith in government, by showing that different sides can work together. “It’s demonstrating to Arizonans and the American public that we can restore faith in our government by working together and solving real challenges that impact the lives of the people that we serve,” she said. “So there are topics of concern for me, immigration, obviously permitting, those are very important. But equally important to me is restoring faith in our institutions, in our governments, and helping Americans see that the system is worth protecting and saving.”

The Arizona senator also refused to say whether or not she would be running for reelection in 2024. If she decides to run, she will face opposition from Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego and Republican Sheriff Mark Lamb, Politico reported.

• Sinema has proven to be a thorn in the Democrats’ side, jeopardizing the party’s plans even while a party member.
• She left the Democratic Party in December 2022.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to remain an Independent is a bold move that highlights the need for unity and bipartisanship in American politics. Her refusal to join the Republican Party shows that she is committed to finding common ground and working towards a better future for all Americans.

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