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In a video message on social media, Sinema, I-Ariz., rattled off what she views as a successful legislative record and lamented that “Americans still choose to retreat further to their partisan corners.”
"It’s all or nothing. The outcome is less important than beating the other guy,” she said. “The only political victories that matter these days are symbolic. … Compromise is a dirty word. We’ve arrived at that crossroad and we chose anger and division. I believe in my approach, but it’s not what America wants right now.”
I didn't always agree with Sen Sinema, but I do have great respect for her independence, worth ethic and willingness to reach across the aile to pass legislation. Sadly, that last attribute is no longer wanted in today's Senate.
"It’s all or nothing. The outcome is less important than beating the other guy,” she said. “The only political victories that matter these days are symbolic. … Compromise is a dirty word. We’ve arrived at that crossroad and we chose anger and division. I believe in my approach, but it’s not what America wants right now.”
I didn't always agree with Sen Sinema, but I do have great respect for her independence, worth ethic and willingness to reach across the aile to pass legislation. Sadly, that last attribute is no longer wanted in today's Senate.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema won't seek reelection, ending chances of a 3-way Arizona Senate race
Her announcement brings an anticlimactic end to a career that began on the far left and ended with her political base alienated.
www.azcentral.com
