When the GOP ditched congressional term limits, a key pledge in the Contract With America, it was clear it was no different from the Democrats it replaced. When politicians serve 20 years or more in Congress, they can become insulated from the people they are elected to represent. Two terms for the Senate and six terms for the House ought to be plenty. If a politician can't get it done in 12 years, his time should be up and someone else should take over.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
You have succinctly, colloquially, and perhaps inadvertently explained why Mr. Hunter never had a chance at the WH in spite of his most respected status.