I think Sinema goes either way

[Beachnutt]

just whoever throws the most money at her...

[Bucky]

1. LoL

Since she's still organizing with the Democrats, her switching to Independent is entirely performative. Like everything else she does in politics, attention-grabbing but meaningless

[AZSkiffyGeek]

6. It means Gallego can't primary her

It's about running in 2024.

[Bucky]

7. I agree. That's her goal. Ultimately she'll only spoil Gallego's chances to win

There's no way she'll get more than 15% in the general, however. The only thing that's keeping her approval rating out of the toilet is crossover support from Republicans who won't vote for her anyway.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

9. Independents are the largest block in AZ

If she can position herself for the Independent vote, she could win a three-way race. I've never thought Gallego could win a statewide race, as much as I like him, he's not moderate enough to get the Independent votes - and I don't see him running a campaign like Kelly or Sinema did, courting the moderates with pledges of Independence and support from sane Republicans.
We'll see - I think it all depends who the Republicans nominate in 2024.

[Harker]

2. Any which way she can.

I had a feeling that the big sigh of relief about Manchin being curbed was premature.

[marble falls]

3. I'm thinking 2024 will not be a good thing for her. I think Sen Ruben Gallego has a wonderful ...

... ring to it.

[Hokie]

4. I see what you did there. LOL NT

[Layzeebeaver]

5. Well, she's no longer (never was?) a democrat...

So we can say what we want about her now.

Personally, I never trusted her. Good riddance.

[gab13by13]

8. It is what Big Pharma wants

Big Pharma wants Kari Lake to be the Senator from Arizona. I'm sure Pharma offered Sinema a good job when she is no longer a Senator.

This isn't about fame, it's about money.

[TheBlackAdder]

10. 🥁

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[jcgoldie]

11. Sort of

DU seems to be reacting like Sinema is some sort of closeted republican who cant wait to complete her transformation. I think she actually stands for absolutely nothing and is a political opportunist. This move maximizes her influence and political chances going forward.