From WSJopinion: Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and become an independent looks like a shrewd political move. But it probably won’t make much difference to Senate governance.
Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Mene Ukueberuwa, Mary O'Grady and Dan Henninger. Image: Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty ImagesArizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision Friday to leave the Democratic Party and become an independent looks like a shrewd political move if she wants to run for re-election in 2024. What is less likely is that it will make much difference to Senate governance for the next two years.
Democrats cemented their Senate majority with their victory in Georgia’s runoff on Tuesday, and Ms. Sinema’s departure doesn’t jeopardize that. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Ms. Sinema will keep her committee assignments, and she’ll still vote for President Biden’s nominees. So what’s changed apart from the political label? Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Maine’s Angus King are also nominally independent, but the next time they defy Democrats on a crucial vote will be the first.
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