Kyrsten Sinema in Almanac of American Politics

On Free Trade: Opposed trade with Malaysia: they imprison LGBT people

After the 2014 election, Minority Whip Steny Hoyer named Sinema the chief deputy whip. He said she brought "Dynamism in fresh ideas that will surely enhance the work of the whip operation. " In February 2015, she was one of five democratic cochairs of the congressional LGBT equality caucus who objected to the prospective Asian Pacific trade pact on the grounds that LGBT people can be imprisoned for up to 20 years in Malaysia.

Based on her teaching experience, she has worked on legislation to provide additional protections to the victims of sexual violence on campus.

She has been mentioned as a potential challenger to Senator John McCain in 2016, which likely would be an uphill challenge. She has dismissed the possibility though she created the leadership PAC that would be a useful fundraising vehicle. She may have other opportunities for a statewide bid, which would draw national support from the LGBT community.

Source: Almanac of American Politics on 2022 Arizona Senate race Oct 5, 2015

On Principles & Values: Took oath of office on Constitution, not Bible

Even as they ran negative ads, [Sinema and her opponent] each promised to be the more bipartisan lawmaker. The Arizona Republic endorsed Sinema, saying that her nonpartisan style was a better fit. "For Sinema, it's always about the issue, not the personalities," the newspaper wrote.

In the House, Sinema took the oath of office on a copy on the Constitution, not the Bible. She said that she was not affiliated with a religion.

She has joined the organizations of moderate Democrats, occasionally has criticized Obama, and has worked across the aisle with House Republicans. She co-founded the United States Caucus, a bipartisan group of house freshmen working on solutions for both parties, "I'm just doing my thing," she told Roll Call in February 2015. "I know my thing's a little bit different than other people, but I don't think there's anything wrong with that at all. And you know what? I don't mind if some people like it or don't like it. That's OK."

Source: Almanac of American Politics on 2022 Arizona Senate race Oct 5, 2015

The above quotations are from Almanac of American Politics, by Grant Ujifusa and Michael Barone. Click here for other excerpts from Almanac of American Politics, by Grant Ujifusa and Michael Barone. Click here for other excerpts by Kyrsten Sinema. Click here for a profile of Kyrsten Sinema.
Please consider a donation to OnTheIssues.org! Click for details -- or send donations to: 1770 Mass Ave. #630, Cambridge MA 02140 E-mail: submit@OnTheIssues.org (We rely on your support!)

Page last updated: Dec 02, 2021