'Puppies and rainbows': Democrats' post-election high interrupted by SenatorSinema's party switch
The party is closing out 2022 riding a high after a much-anticipated red wave failed to materialize for Republicans during the midterm elections. The good feelings continued with leadership elections that were largely, though not entirely, devoid of drama as Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her deputies cleared the way for the next generation of House leadership and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership slate was unanimously elected in the Senate.
“They say all good things come to those who wait. And this outcome is absolutely worth the wait. After one year, 10 months, and 17 days of the longest 50-50 Senate in history, we have 51, a slim majority,” Schumer, almost giddy, said at a press conference Wednesday. Progressives view Sinema as an obstacle to their agenda and responded to the news by sniping at her. Rep. Ruben Gallego , who's mulling a run against Sinema in 2024, accused her of “once again putting her own interests ahead of getting things done for Arizonans,” while Rep. Raul Grijalva said she only cares about prioritizing corporate interests.
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