His record as a senator isn’t as important (for the very valid reasons you mentioned), but he was both my representative in state senate and the House before being my senator. I lived in MD for a long time.
Not sure how much I agree when it comes to putting his name out there, though. Effective legislators ought to not only advocate for their constituents, but also make them aware of how they are fulfilling the mandate they’ve been given.
Ultimately though if my biggest criticism of the guy is “he’s not very good at advertising himself,” then I certainly can live with him as a potential majority leader. Absolutely beats Schumer, anyway. I mostly ask why people like him because it’s bizarre seeing a (formerly) local politician’s name thrown around seemingly out of nowhere
I don’t personally consider self-promotion to be a requirement for effective congressional leadership. He doesn’t make headlines often, but when he does it’s usually because he’s standing up for something important.
I know there have already been some senators-elect who have mentioned him as a potential replacement for Schumer though. El-Sayed even said it.
But if you have anyone else you think would be better for the role, I’d be glad to hear your suggestions too
His record as a senator isn’t as important (for the very valid reasons you mentioned), but he was both my representative in state senate and the House before being my senator. I lived in MD for a long time.
Not sure how much I agree when it comes to putting his name out there, though. Effective legislators ought to not only advocate for their constituents, but also make them aware of how they are fulfilling the mandate they’ve been given.
Ultimately though if my biggest criticism of the guy is “he’s not very good at advertising himself,” then I certainly can live with him as a potential majority leader. Absolutely beats Schumer, anyway. I mostly ask why people like him because it’s bizarre seeing a (formerly) local politician’s name thrown around seemingly out of nowhere
I don’t personally consider self-promotion to be a requirement for effective congressional leadership. He doesn’t make headlines often, but when he does it’s usually because he’s standing up for something important.
I know there have already been some senators-elect who have mentioned him as a potential replacement for Schumer though. El-Sayed even said it.
But if you have anyone else you think would be better for the role, I’d be glad to hear your suggestions too