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Democrats move closer to sweeping tax, climate change and health care bill
Democrats move closer to sweeping tax, climate change and health care bill: Senate Democrats are one step closer to passing a sweeping tax, climate change ...
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The Kyrsten Sinema Watch Party
The Kyrsten Sinema Watch Party: Jonathan Blitzer writes about how Senate Democrats, notably Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin, achieved unity on the Inflation ...
newyorker.com/news/the-political-scene/the-kyrsten-sinema-watch-party
Kyrsten Sinema ensured a $14 billion tax break for private equity ...
Kyrsten Sinema ensured a $14 billion tax break for private equity, hedge fund, and real estate executives remains intact. It's a win for many of her campaign ...
businessinsider.com/kyrsten-sinema-donors-score-win-from-carried-interest-tax-break-2022-8
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Lobbyists are rushing to influence the Democrats’ spending bill
Lobbyists are rushing to influence the Democrats’ spending bill: Businesses and advocates are buying ads and calling lawmakers as the Senate moves toward ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2022/08/05/inflation-reduction-act-lobbyists/
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Questions Tax Provisions of Democrats’ Reconciliation ...
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Questions Tax Provisions of Democrats’ Reconciliation Bill: On Capitol Hill, Arizona Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema has signaled she wants ...
democracynow.org/2022/8/4/headlines/sen_kyrsten_sinema_questions_tax_provisions_of_democrats_reconciliation_bill
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Sinema's flight cost voters $50,000. It's strongest signal yet she isn't ...
Sinema's flight cost voters $50,000. It's strongest signal yet she isn't running for reelection.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/02/01/sinema-2024-senate-election-private-plane/72412413007/
Sinema outraised by Gallego again, further clouding her future
Sinema outraised by Gallego again, further clouding her future: Two key Senators who haven't announced reelection plans leave questions about their future ...
politico.com/news/2023/07/15/sinema-gallego-campaign-funds-fec-00106486
Three Factors That Could Decide the Already Wild Arizona Senate Race
Three Factors That Could Decide the Already Wild Arizona Senate Race: Rep. Ruben Gallego is positioning himself as the opposite of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/01/ruben-gallego-arizona-senate-sinema.html
Key FactsThree-Way Contest Shapes Arizona Senate Race
Jan 24, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: slate.com
  • Ruben Gallego positions himself against Sinema by prioritizing working-class interests over powerful lobbyists.

  • He has recruited top strategists with successful Democratic campaign experience to appeal to diverse voters.

  • Senator Sinema, now an independent, must decide whether to run again in a potentially crowded race.

  • Republican candidate selection will critically impact the race dynamics, possibly enabling a GOP win or aiding Sinema.
  • There is no lobbyist for working families.
    — Rep. Ruben Gallego makes this statement in his campaign launch video, criticizing the political priorities of his opponent.
The door opened by Sen. Sinema’s brave decision 
The door opened by Sen. Sinema’s brave decision : Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party in favor of becoming an independent marks ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/3772575-the-door-opened-by-sen-sinemas-brave-decision/
Sanders calls Sinema ‘corporate Democrat’ who ‘sabotaged’ legislation
Sanders calls Sinema ‘corporate Democrat’ who ‘sabotaged’ legislation: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) slammed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) on Sunday as a ...
thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/3770717-sanders-calls-sinema-corporate-democrat-who-sabotaged-legislation/
Sinema throws curveball into Arizona’s 2024 Senate race
Sinema throws curveball into Arizona’s 2024 Senate race: Sen. Krysten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as an Independent is already ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3769181-sinema-throws-curveball-into-arizonas-2024-senate-race/
Key FactsDespite Sinema, Joe Manchin will "never" be a Republican. Christie has made a decision.
Apr 18, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • "I think Joe Manchin is a Democrat going all the way back to his mom and dad."

  • Despite Senator Kyrsten Sinema's party move, West Virginia Democrat Senator Joe Manchin would "never" become a Republican, claimed former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Sunday.

  • Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema revealed on Thursday that she had changed her party membership from Democrat to independent, fueling speculation that Manchin, a moderate, would follow suit.

  • Some political watchers have long wondered if Manchin might become an independent as his differences with other Democrats grew.
Sinema still undecided on Manchin social spending bill, will make ...
Sinema still undecided on Manchin social spending bill, will make determination after parliamentarian review
foxnews.com/politics/sinema-undecided-manchin-social-spending-bill-make-determination-after-parliamentarian-review
Why Biden’s billionaire minimum income tax may be a tough sell
Why Biden’s billionaire minimum income tax may be a tough sell: President Joe Biden has proposed a billionaire minimum tax as part of his 2023 federal budget ...
cnbc.com/2022/03/31/why-bidens-billionaire-minimum-income-tax-may-be-a-tough-sell.html
Only 44 Percent of Americans Trust What the CDC Has Said About COVID: Poll
Only 44 Percent of Americans Trust What the CDC Has Said About COVID: Poll: Forty-three percent said they don't trust the agency's COVID information—up from 32% ...
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Key FactsReich Says Manchin and Sinema Put Ego Before Voting Rights
Jan 24, 2022 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • They rejected changes to Senate filibuster rules after voting for an exception allowing Democratic-only debt-ceiling legislation.

  • Reich partly attributes their conduct to corporate money in their campaign coffers, but chiefly to pronounced egos and attention-seeking.

  • According to Reich, both became nationally known after February 2021, with their photographs appearing across major US media.

  • Several people on Capitol Hill told Reich that Sinema enjoyed attention after her theatrical vote against raising the minimum wage.
Jamaal Bowman Among 28 Arrested at Peaceful Voting Rights Protest
Jamaal Bowman Among 28 Arrested at Peaceful Voting Rights Protest: In Washington, D.C., police arrested 28 nonviolent demonstrators Thursday after they held a ...
democracynow.org/2022/1/21/headlines/jamaal_bowman_among_28_arrested_at_peaceful_voting_rights_protest
Sinema posing challenge for Democrats' tax-hike plans: reports | TheHill
Sinema posing challenge for Democrats' tax-hike plans: reports | TheHill: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) is opposed to raising tax rates on corporations and ...
thehill.com/policy/finance/577683-sinema-posing-challenge-for-democrats-tax-hike-plans
Manchin demands progressives pick only 1 of 3 family policy priorities
Manchin demands progressives pick only 1 of 3 family policy priorities: Manchin is sticking to his $1.5 trillion price cap.
axios.com/manchin-progressives-prioritize-family-programs-07836848-3d9d-4dd7-b138-f4ebbe499ba9.html
Opinion | What’s Wrong With Kyrsten Sinema?
Opinion | What’s Wrong With Kyrsten Sinema?: There’s a difference between being a maverick and being a narcissist.
nytimes.com/2021/10/04/opinion/sinema-kyrsten.html
U.S. Democratic Senator Manchin objects to $3.5 trln spending bill
U.S. Democratic Senator Manchin objects to $3.5 trln spending bill: U.S. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin on Wednesday said he had "serious concerns" about Senate ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-democratic-senator-manchin-objects-35-trln-spending-bill-2021-08-11/
Key FactsDemocrats may trim the $3.5 trillion spending plan
Aug 12, 2021 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Democrats advanced a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

  • Joe Manchin expressed serious concerns about the proposed spending three hours after the vote.

  • Kyrsten Sinema said in July that she did not support a bill costing $3.5 trillion.

  • All 50 Democratic senators and Vice President Kamala Harris’s tie-breaking vote would likely be needed for Senate passage.
  • Given the current state of the economic recovery, it is simply irresponsible to continue spending at levels more suited to respond to a Great Depression or Great Recession — not an economy that is on the verge of overheating.
    — Sen. Joe Manchin, in a statement explaining his concerns about the size of the Democrats’ spending plan.