The single biggest surprise about arriving to the Senate is the defeatist attitude here.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
My fervent expectation is that sooner rather than later, the United States Senate will more closely reflect the rich diversity of this great country.
Most senators are just going to work and trying to do a job.
My viewpoint is the Senate is dysfunctional.
To me, all success is a delightful surprise, since one can absolutely never predict it.
What's going on in the Senate is kind of a politics of escalation. We're getting sort of like the Mideast: pay back everybody when you're in charge.
Surprises can be compelling.
The surprise is half the battle. Many things are half the battle, losing is half the battle. Let's think about what's the whole battle.
Most things in life come as a surprise.
The only thing that should surprise us is that there are still some things that can surprise us.
The Senate is a place filled with goodwill and good intentions, and if the road to hell is paved with them, then it's a pretty good detour.