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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Burnley123 · 41-45, M

This happens in the UK too - politicians change party after they have been elected. For me, it's cowardly and deceptive to the electorate so any politician doing it should be forced to immediately re-contest their seat. She was elected as a democrat and democrat activist will have campaigned for her. Some of these politicians are deluded enough to think that they have a popular vote beyond the party label. In reality, most of them really don't.

I am not familiar with her but I think she was one of the 'moderates' obstructing Biden's Build-back better bill and ensuring it had to be watered down. So maybe this is the best label for her politics. Perhaps, the dishonesty lies in that she benefitted from standing on a party ticket in the first place, She was always against the program.

trollslayer · 46-50, M

@Burnley123 But she wasn't against the program. She goes along with >80% of the Democrat platform. It's not like she is switching from Democrat to Republican and suddenly now she will support abortion bans and want to build oil pipelines all over the place.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@trollslayer

>80%

Maybe and I'm not American. She did choose to leave the party though so maybe she herself would not say it's 80%.