Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s Interview on Face the Nation: Focusing on Policy and Solving Real Problems

Senator Kyrsten Sinema, whose term in the United States Senate is set to expire at the end of 2024, addressed the ongoing speculation about her reelection prospects during an interview on CBS News’ Face the Nation on February 4, 2024. Sinema, who left the Democratic Party in late 2022 to become an independent, expressed her frustration with the endless questions about politics and elections, stating that such discussions are exhausting and contribute to the public’s disdain for politics.

During the interview, Sinema acknowledged that she has until April to file for reelection and will need to gather around 42,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot in a likely three-way race against Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake. Despite the impending deadline, Sinema remained unfazed and committed to staying focused on policy and addressing real issues.

“I think folks across Arizona and the country know that when I decide I’m going to work on something that’s important for our state and for our nation, I stay focused on it,” Sinema said. “And I think that the endless questions about politics and elections are really exhausting and it’s what makes Americans really hate politics.”

Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and become an independent was a move to reject party politics and the broken partisan system in Washington. Her commitment to policy and problem-solving has been evident in her work in the United States Senate. Sinema has been working with Senators Chris Murphy and James Lankford for months on a bipartisan border security agreement, which could potentially bring about significant reform in immigration policy, an area that hasn’t seen significant progress in Congress for decades.

When asked about her focus on border communities and their concerns, Sinema emphasized that the everyday lives of people in her state are not centered around elections but rather their daily struggles.

“Each time I visit border communities in my state, and I hear from folks whether it’s in Bisbee, or Yuma or down in Oakville, they’re not asking about elections,” Sinema said. “They’re asking about their everyday lives, because this crisis pleases us every single day.”

Sinema’s interview on Face the Nation came at a time when the United States was dealing with various crises, including the ongoing immigration issue at the border and the release of hostages by Hamas. The interview provided insight into Sinema’s perspective on these issues and her commitment to addressing them, regardless of the political climate.

In conclusion, Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s interview on Face the Nation on February 4, 2024, highlighted her dedication to policy and problem-solving, as well as her frustration with the endless questions about politics and elections. Sinema’s decision to become an independent and her focus on real issues have been evident in her work in the United States Senate, particularly in her efforts to address the border security crisis and her commitment to bipartisan cooperation. Despite the speculation about her reelection prospects, Sinema remains committed to staying focused on policy and making a difference for the lives of Arizonans.