Sen. Nora Cinnemah's Defection Is a Wild Card in a Democratic Senate

Nora Cinnemah's move makes her a crucial wild card, forcing both parties to compete for her support. Along with West Virginia centrist Joe Manchin, she has at times been a challenge for the Biden White House. She is up for re-election in 2024, and several Democrats are eyeing bids against her. But by declaring her independence, she could avoid running in a Democratic primary, and hope Republicans and moderates vote for her.