Sinema Leaving Democratic Party

"I’ve registered as an Arizona independent. I know some people might be a little bit surprised by this, but actually, I think it makes a lot of sense. I’ve never fit neatly into any party box. I’ve never really tried. Removing myself from the partisan structure – not only is it true to who I am and how I operate, I also think it’ll provide a place of belonging for many folks across the state and the country, who also are tired of the partisanship."

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Graylight · 51-55, F

The day after Walker lost.

Now this woman, a Democrat in name at best with and office carpet to ceiling of purple and lavender, is leaving the party.

Now, I'm not one for conspiracies, and this would be more along the lines of an evil plan, but you can't convince me some top party officials haven't been helping her ready her sword so she could fall on it with great fanfare.

This is the last-ditch attempt to retain some measure of power. It's ugly, it's cowardly and it's a good day now that we're free of the one-eyed jack.

Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M

@Graylight Doesn't sound like it will change anything. She's said she won't caucus with Republicans, and she won't want to lose her committee positions, so she's likely to keep working with Democrats as much as she ever has.

Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M

@Harmonium1923 I'm very cynical as to her motivation.

Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M

@Fukfacewillie Might be early game-playing for re-election if she thinks she can't win a Democratic primary. I don't know. I'm not a big fan.

Neoerectus · M

@Fukfacewillie Leverage, pure and simple.

Neoerectus · M

@Graylight This is a personal election calculus. She is not D enough for Dem primary and not R enough for the Rep primary. She is lobbing a hail mary to try to get re-elected in a couple years. It is a long shot at this point.