Week of December 5

[RajahMD]

www.yahoo.com/news/sinema-switches-independent-shaking-senate-110000180.html

WTF. Sinema is changing her party affliation to independent. Looks like MVP may still have to spend some time in the Senate as a tiebreaker.

[summerbabe]

Dec 9, 2022 6:05:43 GMT -6 RajahMD said:

www.yahoo.com/news/sinema-switches-independent-shaking-senate-110000180.html

WTF. Sinema is changing her party affliation to independent. Looks like MVP may still have to spend some time in the Senate as a tiebreaker.

I just saw this. She is determined to be the center of attention I swear. Does the party fit her better? Sure. Is the timing shitty and ridiculous? Yes.

[summerbabe]

That is so freaking scary doublestuf. I hope the teachers and kids are doing okay considering.

[starbuck]

Kyrsten is so, so thirsty.

[dc2london]

Marion Cotesworth-Haye has passed away at age 92

[dc2london]

Dec 9, 2022 6:05:43 GMT -6 RajahMD said:

www.yahoo.com/news/sinema-switches-independent-shaking-senate-110000180.html

WTF. Sinema is changing her party affliation to independent. Looks like MVP may still have to spend some time in the Senate as a tiebreaker.

To hell with her.
Bernie and Angus are Indy's and are more reliable votes for Schumer than she ever was so, fine. Bullocks to her. No DSCC cash for her.

[byjove]

Sinema can FRO.

[cakewench]

Can't decide if this belongs here or the comic relief thread...

[dc2london]

Dec 7, 2022 21:01:44 GMT -6 byjove said:

This is really curious. Feels like some action movie taking place in DC.

The official wmata account tweeting "sorry for your bad experience " is really something

[dc2london]

Dec 8, 2022 10:55:21 GMT -6 RajahMD said:

Dec 8, 2022 9:22:29 GMT -6 treeofheaven said:

I just feel the need to say that because she is a woman, Black, and LGBTQ, I'm glad it was Brittany.

I feel like a lot of people (not here, but in general) forget this part too when they bring up Whelan. He's a cis white male. She faced a lot more danger while incarcerated than she does, especially considering the extreme homophobia (and probably racism too) present in Russia. I hope he gets to come home soon, but she was definitely in a more urgent situation.

Whelan's own family are supportive of the deal, too. In no universe does it make sense not to bring home one American unless it can be two.

[ldubhawksfan]

Dec 9, 2022 6:05:43 GMT -6 RajahMD said:

www.yahoo.com/news/sinema-switches-independent-shaking-senate-110000180.html

WTF. Sinema is changing her party affliation to independent. Looks like MVP may still have to spend some time in the Senate as a tiebreaker.

This bitch

[Ls2012]

Dec 9, 2022 7:51:53 GMT -6 ldubhawksfan said:

Dec 9, 2022 6:05:43 GMT -6 RajahMD said:

www.yahoo.com/news/sinema-switches-independent-shaking-senate-110000180.html

WTF. Sinema is changing her party affliation to independent. Looks like MVP may still have to spend some time in the Senate as a tiebreaker.

This bitch

I really hate her.

[leahcar]

Sinema won't get any DSCC money this way and will almost certainly get both a Democratic and a Republican challenger. I know this will keep her in the spotlight for the next two years, but I don't see how this flies long-term for her. Maybe she's angling for a post-politician Fox News spot?

[starbuck]

Dec 9, 2022 8:43:01 GMT -6 leahcar said:

Sinema won't get any DSCC money this way and will almost certainly get both a Democratic and a Republican challenger. I know this will keep her in the spotlight for the next two years, but I don't see how this flies long-term for her. Maybe she's angling for a post-politician Fox News spot?

Van Jones was on CNN this morning saying that she's doing this because she is going to be aggressively primaried by progressive dems (I forget the exact guy's name) and knew she didn't stand a chance in that context. So basically this way she gets to play maverick dress up and stay in the news. 


ETA: I didn't mean "play dress up" in a sexist way. I feel I need to clarify that. Just general costuming in politics. 

[cakewench]

[RajahMD]

Dec 9, 2022 6:50:16 GMT -6 dc2london said:

Dec 9, 2022 6:05:43 GMT -6 RajahMD said:

www.yahoo.com/news/sinema-switches-independent-shaking-senate-110000180.html

WTF. Sinema is changing her party affliation to independent. Looks like MVP may still have to spend some time in the Senate as a tiebreaker.

To hell with her.
Bernie and Angus are Indy's and are more reliable votes for Schumer than she ever was so, fine. Bullocks to her. No DSCC cash for her.

Uh oh, fiery DC is out! I love how much you hate her. How much we all hate her.

[richard]

I have been deep in annual planning sessions all week and feel very out of the loop. I just saw that Sinema thing and swore out loud. Switching parties after you've been elected to the Senate ONE FUCKING TIME is such absolute bullshit.

[richard]

So it sounds like they are retaining control of the committees and able to get the judges approved more easily - which was part of why 51 was better than 50.

[richard]

Dec 9, 2022 8:46:26 GMT -6 starbuck said:

Dec 9, 2022 8:43:01 GMT -6 leahcar said:

Sinema won't get any DSCC money this way and will almost certainly get both a Democratic and a Republican challenger. I know this will keep her in the spotlight for the next two years, but I don't see how this flies long-term for her. Maybe she's angling for a post-politician Fox News spot?

Van Jones was on CNN this morning saying that she's doing this because she is going to be aggressively primaried by progressive dems (I forget the exact guy's name) and knew she didn't stand a chance in that context. So basically this way she gets to play maverick dress up and stay in the news. 


ETA: I didn't mean "play dress up" in a sexist way. I feel I need to clarify that. Just general costuming in politics. 

I think Ruben Gallego is going to primary her. He has been very clear in his tweets last month that she was completely missing in action during the midterms in terms of helping Dem candidates in AZ. 

He just posted this a bit ago:

[richard]

He is an entertaining Twitter follow - if you're into that kind of thing.

[richard]

[jaygee]

Dec 9, 2022 10:57:06 GMT -6 richard said:

He is an entertaining Twitter follow - if you're into that kind of thing.

I adore him. Do I think he can win a statewide election in AZ? 😬 But I support him giving it a shot. He’s the kind of candidate I can get excited about.

[richard]

Dec 9, 2022 11:21:54 GMT -6 jaygee said:

Dec 9, 2022 10:57:06 GMT -6 richard said:

He is an entertaining Twitter follow - if you're into that kind of thing.

I adore him. Do I think he can win a statewide election in AZ? 😬 But I support him giving it a shot. He’s the kind of candidate I can get excited about.

I agree on both counts. I think this whole seat is fucked to be honest.

[jaygee]

Dec 9, 2022 11:31:21 GMT -6 richard said:

Dec 9, 2022 11:21:54 GMT -6 jaygee said:

I adore him. Do I think he can win a statewide election in AZ? 😬 But I support him giving it a shot. He’s the kind of candidate I can get excited about.

I agree on both counts. I think this whole seat is fucked to be honest.

Is cloning Mark Kelly an option?

[richard]

Dec 9, 2022 11:33:06 GMT -6 jaygee said:

Dec 9, 2022 11:31:21 GMT -6 richard said:

I agree on both counts. I think this whole seat is fucked to be honest.

Is cloning Mark Kelly an option?

I think there are candidates who could win it. Especially if the GOP candidate is another loon. But it would take Sinema stepping down.

We just need a billionaire to actually be helpful and offer her a very high-paying job that she can't refuse. 

[richard]

I will try to take one for the team and win the next PowerBall.

[AmyG]

Dec 9, 2022 11:33:06 GMT -6 jaygee said:

Dec 9, 2022 11:31:21 GMT -6 richard said:

I agree on both counts. I think this whole seat is fucked to be honest.

Is cloning Mark Kelly an option?

I think Mark Kelly reminds people kinda of John McCain. It might be the bald round head thing. Lol or the way they talk like normal topics is similar in some ads.

[byjove]

Choices were made lol

[bitsandpieces]

I am in AZ and I don't hate Kirsten Sinema. This felt like a confession on this board, so I also posted it in the confessions thread.

She isn't always my cup of tea and the obstruction-y antics are BS, but I really see how she accurately represents Arizona a lot of the time.

[sifl]

Dec 9, 2022 15:09:55 GMT -6 byjove said:

Choices were made lol

Omg 😸 He’s my new favorite!