I've come to realize that an unencumbered U.S. senator is a profound threat to the whole system. It's somebody that they can't put in a box and say, 'Oh, well, we know how this guy is going to vote.'
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If you are a Representative and want to be a Senator, you must be careful not to do anything which might upset the various forces you need to harness to get elected.
Pity the poor senator or representative trying to stay alive in the political jungle. At every turn, there's a danger: a constituent who actually wants something done. Or worse, a campaign donor who might be offended by that something.
I believe being a good senator requires two things. Number one, acumen. Number two, interest.
Most senators are just going to work and trying to do a job.
Senators will do what they think they need to do to represent their constituents.
The Senate cannot confirm an individual... who would support a scheme that violates our Constitution, eviscerates congressional authority.
I think dealing with the U.S. Senate is very different from dealing with the electorate.
I am not here as my party's nominee. I am unique among the 100 senators in that regard.
Senators, in the end, must be elected.
If you want a senator who'll partner with the president to do what's best for the nation, I'm your guy.
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