Senator Kyrsten Sinema's recent retirement announcement has sparked a variety of reactions, notably from Senator Bernie Sanders. During a late-night show appearance with Colbert, when asked about Sinema's departure, Sanders expressed he would not miss her, saying "Not at all", and referenced her lack of support for President Biden's Build Back Better plan. Sinema's retirement and her actions, including ignoring questions about endorsing in the Arizona Senate race and a staffer's dismissive "blah blah blah blah blah" response to inquiries, have highlighted divisions within the party. Sanders specifically criticized Sinema and Senator Joe Manchin for their refusal to support the plan, which he believes was crucial for its failure to pass.
Bernie Sanders lambasts Kyrsten Sinema in late-night appearance: Won't miss her 'at all' https://t.co/sLhkapK7xN
Bernie Sanders Gives Unfiltered 3-Word Reply When Asked If He'll Miss Kyrsten Sinema https://t.co/rw1ezconrk
‘Not at all’: Bernie Sanders says he won’t miss Kyrsten Sinema, rails against Donald Trump https://t.co/MP6envbjK7
Bernie Sanders recalls Kyrsten Sinema's lack of support on Biden's Build Back Better plan: "Two people, Sinema being one, Manchin the other, refused to support it. We couldn't pass it. So no, I will not miss Senator Sinema." https://t.co/NEe655BwMK
WATCH: Bernie Sanders' Blunt, Three-Word Answer to Colbert Asking If He'll Miss Krysten Sinema https://t.co/f7XXTgSTmr
SEN SINEMA asked by @JulieNBCNews if she has anything to add to her retirement announcement statement A Sinema staffer responds “blah blah blah blah blah” and the Senator laughs… On her way into votes, Sinema also ignored Qs on if she plans to endorse in the AZ Senate race https://t.co/kXJdQvvDPd