Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) commended the retiring Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) for her pivotal role in preserving the Senate’s filibuster rule. What Happened: Sinema on Tuesday announced that she will not seek reelection in the 2024 elections, a critical race for her former party, the Democrats. McConnell, in a statement released shortly after Sinema’s retirement announcement, lauded her as one of the most impactful first-term senators he has witnessed during his extensive career, reported The Hill. See Also: Super Tuesday: Trump’s Resounding Victory In Texas, North Caro…