Kyrsten Sinema Defends Senate Record Amid Criticism

Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), who is concluding her term and opted against seeking reelection, dismissed criticism from progressive Democrats during an exit interview with Semafor, stating she 'doesn't give a shit' about their scrutiny. Sinema and fellow independent Senator Joe Manchin faced backlash for blocking the renomination of a key labor board nominee, with critics claiming their actions would negatively impact workers nationwide. Despite the criticism, Sinema expressed satisfaction with her record, particularly her defense of the Senate filibuster, and noted that a Democratic senator reached out to apologize for opposing her stance. She maintained that her political positions are predictable and accused others of saying things they don't mean. Sinema reflected on her time in office, claiming significant accomplishments while expressing regret over failed immigration reform. As she exits, her legacy remains contentious among her former party colleagues, with some attributing detrimental impacts on Biden's agenda to her decisions.