[Non-Sequitur]

Because under his Chairmanship, Sen. Thompson’s Governmental Affairs Committee actively pursued an agenda aimed at producing a smaller, more efficient, and more accountable government.

Wasn't very successful at it, was he?

[daylilly]

Yes, he was but it needs to be an ongoing thing.

[papasmurf]

Actually, he was quite successful at it. Put your reading glasses on, and read his positions on the bills that represent his voting record.