Kyrsten Sinema Accuses Democrats of Hypocrisy Over Filibuster Use

The former senator criticized Democratic lawmakers for reversing their stance on the filibuster during a government funding debate.

Kyrsten Sinema, now an independent, called out Democrats for using the filibuster to block a GOP-backed government funding bill despite previously advocating for its abolition.
Sinema highlighted past criticisms from figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pramila Jayapal, who had called for the filibuster's removal but supported its use in this week's debate.
The filibuster, a Senate rule requiring 60 votes to advance most legislation, became a focal point as Democrats sought to prevent the GOP from passing a continuing resolution to fund the government.
Sinema accused Democrats of inconsistency, pointing to votes and statements from lawmakers who had previously condemned the filibuster as undemocratic.
This debate comes after years of Democratic efforts to eliminate the filibuster during their push for key policies like voting rights and abortion protections.