It’s sad when an elected representative in Party R pines to join Party D. Oh, they might say they’re an “independent” but watch their feet to see which party they caucus with. And if it’s with R, why the fuss? And if it’s with D, they’re not fooling anyone.
Their best shot at a party member more to their liking getting into the White House again is with Pence. After that, they can go back to fighting among themselves for the “Most Congenial Loser” awards. That is, when they aren’t using getting elected as an R as the springboard for jumping into the D pool.
Sounds like he doesn’t want to be in the Senate after 2020. WH is beyond reach. So what is there? He needs the limelight.
I feel the same way Sasse does, and his admonishing of the entire Congress for abdicating its role as legislator was right on. He’s not abandoning conservative principles, he’s saying he’s disgusted with those in charge of the party. I am a conservative - “my” party increasingly is not. It’s a party of incumbency.