Saturday, October 02, 2021

Guessing that one of our senators, Kyrsten Sinema, isn't well read


At least, she hasn't read Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People".


From CNN -

Sinema says lack of infrastructure vote 'inexcusable' and erodes trust within Democratic party

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema strongly rebuked the House of Representatives' lack of a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill in a statement Saturday, calling the delay "inexcusable and deeply disappointing for communities across our country."

Sinema's statement came after a dramatic week in the House when Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed the vote on the infrastructure bill because progressives threatened to withhold support until details are ironed out for the separate, massive social benefits and climate spending bill. President Joe Biden vowed Friday that Democrats will deliver on their agenda as congressional leaders attempt to resolve intra-party divisions that have put passage of the two bills in jeopardy.


Know what really "erodes trust within Democratic party"?


(Allegedly) Democratic electeds behaving like self-absorbed and anti-society Republicans.


Still, patience with Sinema is wearing thin, and not just mine.


From The Hill -

Arizona Democrats' frustration with Sinema comes to a head

Democratic anger with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) is beginning to reach a boil in Arizona over her opposition to Democrats’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, fueling speculation that a primary challenger could be awaiting her when she runs for a second term in 2024.

A handful of Democratic groups critical of Sinema popped up this week, with some looking to fund a potential primary challenger and at least one looking to specifically recruit Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) to run against her in the Democratic nominating contest. At the same time, the Arizona Democratic Party is threatening to hold a no-confidence vote on Sinema unless she falls in line with the rest of her caucus.


Someone can recruit Ruben Gallego all that they want, but I think that he may be the wrong Gallego to challenge Sinema (assuming she runs for for reelection and doesn't already have a corporate lobbying gig already lined up.)


Of course, if Sinema does actually run for reelection in 2024, she may face a primary challenge, not from a Democrat, but from Doug Ducey.

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