Sinema Retires After Contentious Senate Tenure Blocking Some Dem Priorities
• Sinema laughed off reporters asking about her recently announced retirement from the Senate
• She was involved in negotiations to pass major Biden administration bills like infrastructure, gun reform, climate/health care
• But she also blocked some Democratic efforts like minimum wage and tax reform, often antagonizing party colleagues
• Faced criticism for using taxpayer money on private jets and ghosting constituents
• Polling suggested she had alienated voters and would struggle to win re-election before announcing retirement