I imagine the beginning of this guy's resume reads:
Experienced Congressman seeking Senatorial opportunity with growth potential, willing to relocate.
Exactly. Furthermore, Democrats don't give a damn about states. Representing NY, AL, TN, KY, RI, ... doesn't matter. It's all about federal power. Such a far cry from the olden days where congressional representatives cared about the rights and positions of their states.
I never could figure out how a sad sack like Ford ever got elected. He's dry, boring, humorless, and devoid of any discernible personality...like Obama I suppose.
Experienced Congressman seeking Senatorial opportunity with growth potential, willing to relocate.
—love that