San Francisco Ballot Measures on Super Tuesday

Voters in San Francisco passed ballot measures on Super Tuesday that expanded police powers, required drug screening for welfare recipients, and reduced restrictions on commercial real estate development, marking a shift away from progressive policies.

Senate Bipartisanship

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's decision not to seek re-election is a blow to Senate bipartisanship, as it further hollows out the centrist core. Her departure, along with other moderates like Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Mitt Romney, leaves a gap in bipartisan deal-making.