'I've watched with dismay as I think many Arizonans have in recent years, as the political discourse has just been pulled to the edges by the national political parties,' said Sinema. What this could mean for Arizona
She says,"I've watched with dismay as I think many Arizonans have in recent years, as the political discourse has just been pulled to the edges by the national political parties. You know, they're so focused on attacking one another and trying to win one over that folks have lost sight of what unites us as a people."
He says party activists angry about Sinema’s votes would have worked hard to keep her from being nominated for re-election. He says as an Independent she can bypass the primary, get on the ballot for November 2024, and appeal to a large pool of voters who could not care less about party loyalty and political games.
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