Dem AZ Rep. Sinema 'seriously considering' Senate challenge

[RandySF]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema said Friday she is "seriously considering" a run for the Arizona Senate seat held by Republican Jeff Flake.

The three-term congresswoman says she's heard from many in her state encouraging her to run. Flake narrowly won his first term in 2012 and is among the very few GOP incumbents who might be vulnerable in next year's midterm elections in a Senate map that favors Republicans.

"I've heard from many Arizonans encouraging me to run for the United States Senate. It is something I am seriously considering," Sinema said. "When I make any decisions, Arizonans will be the first to know."


http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/Dem-AZ-Rep-Sinema-seriously-considering-Senate-11750440.php

[geek tragedy]

1. Trumpanzee attacks on Jeff Flake no doubt emboldened her to enter the race.

Flake could have been a very tough out if things had gone a different direction.

[Dawson Leery]

3. Flake voted for repeal.

He ruined himself.

[geek tragedy]

4. Flake is doing just enough to piss everyone off, except for anti-Trump Republicans, who are rare nt

[marybourg]

2. Good. I encourage her too!

I worked on a campaign with her, before she ran for office herself, and I was impressed by her. She even has a doctoral degree in a relevant field.