Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's decision to become an independent has triggered the possibility of a blue-on-purple civil war that could cost Democrats a must-win Senate seat in 2024.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's stunning decision to become an independent has triggered the possibility of a blue-on-purple civil war that could cost Democrats a must-win Senate seat in 2024.In the last three elections, Democrats have won unlikely victories in traditionally red Arizona because a critical mass of independents and moderate Republicans couldn't stomach MAGA-aligned GOP nominees.
If Sinema runs for re-election, will they endorse her independent candidacy, preempting a serious Democratic challenger? Sinema isn't conservative enough to secure support from most Republicans, and she'd likely split enough Democratic votes to allow a GOP candidate to win with a plurality. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer can't afford to punish Sinema by removing her committee assignments and losing key perks that come with a 51-seat majority.
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