Noah: Give it up for Kyrsten Sinema. Who'd ever thought we'd see the day in American politics when a

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120. That's exactly what her Democratic constituency in Arizona is waiting to see,

The Democrat they elected to Congress over a relatively moderate Republican which, along with Kelly's election, and Biden carrying the state, confirmed that the Democrats have the power and ability to put their nominee in 2024, whoever it is, into the Senate. When you put your more liberal credentials out there to get elected, which she did, and then pull back, the consequence very well may be that someone else in your party will be following along behind. Arizona is a rapidly growing state, mainly former mostly Democratic Caifornians, and Northeasterners. By the time she is ready to start a primary run, the Democrats, who have increased the size of their vote and turnout by 5% since 2020, will likely control statewide elections. So if she wants to go back, she needs to get on board.

At this point, the damage she's done with Manchin will be tough to repair. I'd say stepping out, helping more judges get appointed, lending a hand on legislation and leaning toward busting the filibuster would help her out. Otherwise, there's a very popular Democrat waiting in the wings.