Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that Senator Kyrsten Sinema illegally used over $100,000 in campaign funds for personal travel, including trips to Europe, Japan, and Aspen. The complaint cites numerous expenses for personal meals and lodging, unrelated to campaign activities, occurring after Sinema announced she would not seek reelection. CREW argues these expenditures violate the Federal Election Campaign Act, and urges the FEC to investigate and refer the matter to the Department of Justice. The timing of the expenses—after her reelection announcement and with no further campaign contributions—further exacerbates the accusations.
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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint alleging that Senator Kyrsten Sinema misused over $200,000 in campaign funds for personal international travel after announcing her resignation. The complaint argues these expenditures, including trips to France, Japan, and the U.K., violate campaign finance laws prohibiting the use of campaign funds for personal benefit, lacking clear connection to official duties. CREW contends this spending warrants investigation by the Department of Justice, despite the Federal Election Commission’s often slow response to such complaints. This is not the first time Sinema’s spending has faced scrutiny.
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Senate Democrats are furious with the departures of Senators Sinema and Manchin, openly expressing their disdain with terms like “pathetic” and “traitors.” The sheer level of anger is palpable, fueled by a sense of betrayal and the perceived damage inflicted on the party’s agenda.
The frustration stems from a feeling that these senators consistently thwarted progressive legislation, effectively acting as roadblocks to key Democratic initiatives. Their actions are seen as having handed victories to the opposing party, allowing Republicans to maintain control or influence over crucial issues.
The anger is amplified by the perception that Sinema and Manchin’s actions were driven by self-interest or external influence, rather than a genuine commitment to representing their constituents or upholding Democratic values.… Continue reading
Senators Sinema and Manchin’s votes against Lauren McFerran’s NLRB nomination blocked Democrats from maintaining control of the board, handing a three-member majority to Republicans. This decision, coupled with their past actions thwarting Democratic legislative agendas, aligns with their history of opposing worker rights and favoring corporate interests. Their votes effectively pave the way for a potential rollback of worker protections under the incoming Trump administration. Both senators’ future endeavors are uncertain, but their past actions suggest potential lucrative opportunities in the private sector.
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A wave of relief washes over Arizona as the news breaks that Senator Kyrsten Sinema will not seek re-election in 2024. This announcement comes as a much-needed reprieve for many who feel let down, deceived, and outright betrayed by the senator. As someone who put in time, money, and effort to support her during her election campaign in 2018, I can’t help but feel a sense of dismay at how far she strayed from the values and ideas she once purported to stand for.
Sinema’s decision not to seek re-election is, in many ways, a reflection of her inability to secure the support and trust of her constituents.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood