AZ-SEN Class 1: Kelli or not-Kelli?

[Cactus Jack]

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Schumer tells Sinema he's backing her in Ariz. Senate race

Strike up the starting pistols, folks. It's on.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

YYUUUGGGEE if true

Schumer tells Sinema he's backing her in Ariz. Senate race

Booooooooooo!

[Webnicz]

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Schumer tells Sinema he's backing her in Ariz. Senate race

Booooooooooo!

Wooohooo!!!! Matt Salmons comments are the reason why she is a strong challenger.
Although, recently I have been more reluctant to let sinema go off for a senate run because I do not want Stanton in congress, he has particular skill in mismanaging public money. Also the idea of sinema loosing her senate run causing her career to be shortened while Stanton's begins makes me uneasy because of all her potential - at the same time...this is her time

[Webnicz]

YYUUUGGGEE if true

Schumer tells Sinema he's backing her in Ariz. Senate race

Booooooooooo!

Wooohooo!!!! Matt Salmons comments are the reason why she is a strong challenger.
Although, recently I have been more reluctant to let sinema go off for a senate run because I do not want Stanton in congress, he has particular skill in mismanaging public money. Also the idea of sinema loosing her senate run causing her career to be shortened while Stanton's begins makes me uneasy because of all her potential - at the same time...this is her time

If there was ever a glaring opportunity for her to win a Senate race, it's 2018.

Without a doubt

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

YYUUUGGGEE if true

Schumer tells Sinema he's backing her in Ariz. Senate race

Come on Sinema, take the jump now!

[Webnicz]

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Schumer tells Sinema he's backing her in Ariz. Senate race

Come on Sinema, take the jump now!

Do you guys think we could see Sinema re-establishing the New Democrat Coalition and Blue Dog coalition in the senate? I have read she has established a name for herself within the house blue dogs.

[Kamala]

YYUUUGGGEE if true

Schumer tells Sinema he's backing her in Ariz. Senate race

Come on Sinema, take the jump now!

Do you guys think we could see Sinema re-establishing the New Democrat Coalition and Blue Dog coalition in the senate? I have read she has established a name for herself within the house blue dogs.

I don't really see the purpose of such caucuses in the Senate; each individual Senator has enough power and influence that a coalition isn't really necessary .

[windjammer]

YYUUUGGGEE if true

Schumer tells Sinema he's backing her in Ariz. Senate race

Come on Sinema, take the jump now!

Do you guys think we could see Sinema re-establishing the New Democrat Coalition and Blue Dog coalition in the senate? I have read she has established a name for herself within the house blue dogs.

I don't really see the purpose of such caucuses in the Senate; each individual Senator has enough power and influence that a coalition isn't really necessary .

Basically this

[Maxwell]

I'd like to point out that Gillibrand started as a blue dog and has shifted much more left ever since becoming Senator of New York. I only say that because I imagine Sinema having the similar trajectory.

[Anna Komnene]

I'd like to point out that Gillibrand started as a blue dog and has shifted much more left ever since becoming Senator of New York. I only say that because I imagine Sinema having the similar trajectory.

But Gillibrand did that to fit NY's more progressive style of statewide politics. Or if you want to believe her take on it, because she met a lot of new constituents who she never heard about in her rural district. Does Arizona really present Sinema with an opening to make that kind of move? I'd be more worried about her moving further to the right...

[Webnicz]

I'd like to point out that Gillibrand started as a blue dog and has shifted much more left ever since becoming Senator of New York. I only say that because I imagine Sinema having the similar trajectory.

Gillibrand was moderate to represent her moderate district and became progressive to represent her new constituents.

Sinema is moderate to represent her somewhat moderate district, I would likely see her shift even more to the right as a senator. I could see her being up there with Heitkamp.

Although Progressive Punch, however reliable that is, rates Sinema as 37% progressive and the 2nd most conservative house dem, while rating Heitkamp at 57% so I suppose she does have room to drift left?

[PragmaticPopulist]

I'd like to point out that Gillibrand started as a blue dog and has shifted much more left ever since becoming Senator of New York. I only say that because I imagine Sinema having the similar trajectory.

Gillibrand was moderate to represent her moderate district and became progressive to represent her new constituents.

Sinema is moderate to represent her somewhat moderate district, I would likely see her shift even more to the right as a senator. I could see her being up there with Heitkamp.

Although Progressive Punch, however reliable that is, rates Sinema as 37% progressive and the 2nd most conservative house dem, while rating Heitkamp at 57% so I suppose she does have room to drift left?

I'm not sure if she'd drift to the left if she were elected statewide. She's already in a fairly safe D district. I think she'd be somewhere between Michael Bennett and Angus King in terms of a voting record.

[Heisenberg]

I'd like to point out that Gillibrand started as a blue dog and has shifted much more left ever since becoming Senator of New York. I only say that because I imagine Sinema having the similar trajectory.

Gillibrand was moderate to represent her moderate district and became progressive to represent her new constituents.

Sinema is moderate to represent her somewhat moderate district, I would likely see her shift even more to the right as a senator. I could see her being up there with Heitkamp.

Doubt it. AZ as a whole is only trending more and more left.

[windjammer]

I'd like to point out that Gillibrand started as a blue dog and has shifted much more left ever since becoming Senator of New York. I only say that because I imagine Sinema having the similar trajectory.

Gillibrand was moderate to represent her moderate district and became progressive to represent her new constituents.

Sinema is moderate to represent her somewhat moderate district, I would likely see her shift even more to the right as a senator. I could see her being up there with Heitkamp.

Although Progressive Punch, however reliable that is, rates Sinema as 37% progressive and the 2nd most conservative house dem, while rating Heitkamp at 57% so I suppose she does have room to drift left?

I'm not sure if she'd drift to the left if she were elected statewide. She's already in a fairly safe D district. I think she'd be somewhere between Michael Bennett and Angus King in terms of a voting record.

Until the 2016 election that was a R+1 district though.

[Brittain33]

I'd like to point out that Gillibrand started as a blue dog and has shifted much more left ever since becoming Senator of New York. I only say that because I imagine Sinema having the similar trajectory.

Gillibrand was moderate to represent her moderate district and became progressive to represent her new constituents.

Sinema is moderate to represent her somewhat moderate district, I would likely see her shift even more to the right as a senator. I could see her being up there with Heitkamp.

Although Progressive Punch, however reliable that is, rates Sinema as 37% progressive and the 2nd most conservative house dem, while rating Heitkamp at 57% so I suppose she does have room to drift left?

I'm not sure if she'd drift to the left if she were elected statewide. She's already in a fairly safe D district. I think she'd be somewhere between Michael Bennett and Angus King in terms of a voting record.

Until the 2016 election that was a R+1 district though.

It was never a safe D District but AZ PVIs were distorted by McCain being the candidate in '08.

[Kamala]

Go for it, baldy.

I like how he frames this by claiming to care for McCain's health.

[Bidenworth2020]

this is now lean d

[Cynthia]

I'd like to point out that Gillibrand started as a blue dog and has shifted much more left ever since becoming Senator of New York. I only say that because I imagine Sinema having the similar trajectory.

Gillibrand defeated a Republican incumbent in a Republican leaning district when she was in the house. New York statewide is much more to the left than her district. Sinema's district would be to the left of her state, so I would be surprised if she doesn't go more conservative in the Senate if she were elected to the Senate.

[JGibson]

It's now official: Arizona Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (D) is running for Senate to take on incumbent Jeff Flake (R).

Ronald J. Hansen at Arizona Republic

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[Webnicz]

It's now official: Arizona Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (D) is running for Senate to take on incumbent Jeff Flake (R).

Ronald J. Hansen at Arizona Republic

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Her story has always been inspiring. This is so exciting. Proudly endorsed. Say hello to the new blue dog in the senate.

[Lord Admirale]

http://kyrstensinema.com



YES THANK GOD HALLELUJAH FOR SENATOR KYRSTEN SINEMA

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If Ward is the R nominee I will be backing Sinema.

[Attorney General & PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Endorsed against Ward. Against Flake? Let's see how things play out over the next year.

[Don Vito Corleone]

Where is Greg Stanton? I thought he was talked about as one of the top Democratic candidates for this seat. Was I wrong? Because I've barely heard anything about him for months.

[Webnicz]

Where is Greg Stanton? I thought he was talked about as one of the top Democratic candidates for this seat. Was I wrong? Because I've barely heard anything about him for months.

Greg Stanton realized he didn't want to follow in the foot steps of every mayor of phoenix who runs statewide and loose, made the calculation to run in CD-9 when Sinema vacates