[operation clinton cleanup]

That medical condition they say has impinged on his ability to make speeches, write legislation and even appear on the Senate floor without significant support from his staff.

That explains everything.

[Polyxene]

Dollars to donuts he has Alzheimers, but his puppetmasters wouldn't let him retire. Keeping him on as a benchwarmer for someone else. They will probably make a big deal out of how brave he was all this time to keep his seat in the Senate while battling this disease. Nevermind that he was useless to his constituents.