Senate Democrats Turn Their Backs On Kyrsten Sinema: Will The Moderate Senator Survive The Party's Far-Left Shift?

Written By BlabberBuzz | Thursday, 26 January 2023 02:15 AM
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Senate Democrats Turn Their Backs On Kyrsten Sinema: Will The Moderate Senator Survive The Party's Far-Left Shift?

It appears that the honeymoon may be over for Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, as several high-profile Senate Democrats have refused to declare their support for her re-election in 2024. This lack of support comes amid growing frustration with Sinema's moderate voting record and her refusal to support key Democratic Party initiatives.

According to a report from HotAir, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, as well as potential 2024 presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, have all declined to publicly back Sinema for re-election. Additionally, several other prominent Senate Democrats have also refused to endorse her, including Bernie Sanders, Alex Padilla, and Raphael Warnock.

Ruben Gallego has recently announced his intention to challenge Kyrsten Sinema in the 2024 election. Gallego has made it clear that he will be running on a more progressive platform, and his campaign is expected to focus heavily on issues such as healthcare, economic recovery, and immigration reform. Gallego has consistently criticized Sinema for her approach to bipartisanship, and this challenge could be seen as an opportunity to oppose her views and push for more progressive policies.

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While it is uncertain whether Gallego will be successful in his bid, his challenge certainly marks a new chapter in the history of Arizona politics.

Critics of Sinema have pointed to her opposition to the inclusion of a minimum wage increase in the recent COVID-19 relief bill, as well as her vote against a measure to establish a commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, as examples of her moderate stance.

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It's no surprise that Sinema's more moderate voting record is causing frustration among her Democratic colleagues as the party continues to move further to the left. Sinema's refusal to support key Democratic Party initiatives, such as a minimum wage increase and a commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, shows that she is not afraid to break with her party and vote with her conscience.

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This independence is a breath of fresh air in a time when many politicians are more concerned with toeing the party line than representing their constituents. Sinema's commitment to working across the aisle and finding common ground is exactly the type of leadership that is needed in today's hyper-partisan political climate.

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Sinema's moderate stance has also been a welcome change for Arizona voters, who have grown tired of the divisive rhetoric and extreme positions of many politicians. Sinema has shown that she is willing to put the needs of Arizonans above party politics, and her re-election campaign should be a reminder that there is still room for moderate voices in today's political landscape.

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In a statement quoted in HotAir, Sinema defended her record, saying, "I am committed to working across the aisle and finding common ground to deliver results for Arizonans."

In the end, it's up to the voters of Arizona to decide whether they want a senator who is more concerned with toeing the party line or one who is willing to break with her party and vote with her conscience. Sinema's re-election campaign will be a test of whether moderate voices still have a place in today's political landscape.

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