“Her party switch is an electoral hand grenade,” one Arizona Democratic operative told The Daily Beast, “and she just pulled the pin.”
Of course, there’s a big question mark hanging over these machinations: whether Sinema will actually run. For the better part of two years,has been Arizona politicos’ favorite parlor game. In interviews with CNN and Politico about her party switch, Sinema rebuffed questions about her 2024 plans, keeping the guessing games going.
Strengthening Sinema’s hand is that, even in a 51-seat Democratic majority, she remains a critical vote for Schumer and President Joe Biden’s priorities of confirming judicial nominees and administration appointments over the next two years. Although he has an appealing biography and built-in advantages, it’s not guaranteed Gallego would clear a primary field. Aside from Gallego, Democrats see Stanton and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego as their most viable potential candidates.
Matt Grodsky, a former communications director for the Arizona Democratic Party, said party activists would likely have to vote on a measure to not contest the election—like Utah Democrats did this year, when they decided not to field a candidate and endorse independent Evan McMullin instead. Grodsky doesn’t see that happening. “They’re going to have one candidate in the field,” he said. At least.
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