While I do understand that the Democratic Party does not enforce the same sort of ideological rigidity that the Republican Party does, I do believe that there are a few issues that should be required for party membership.
One of these is supporting an increase in the minimum wage, at least until it hits the inflation adjusted levels where it was at in 1980.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (DINO-NY) voted against Bernie Sanders attempts to raise the minimum wage. (There is also her votes for Trump nominees, but that is secondary to the matter)
Her record is not much different from Sinema's or Manchins, though she has kept a lower profile.
As such I am delighted that she has announced that she will not be running for reelection in 2026.
I understand that this makes New Hampshire more difficult for the Democrats in 2026, but I really do not care.
It's better having someone outside the tent pissing in than it is to have someone inside the tent pissing in.
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