RE: He needs a job it seems. Feel sorry for him and disappointed. He will go where the optimal career path takes him.
Why do you say that? He still has two years left as Senator. He HAS a JOB.
The one who would need jobs if Trump wins are Rubio and Chrs Christie.
In about a year, he will need to decide to campaign for reelection or to move on. So he needs to look ahead.
There’s not much of a future for him in the Senate with Trump as President. Not that Donald will be vindictive, he won’t. It’s just that he won’t ascend further and because he’s young and ambitious, staying in the Senate won’t be an option.
Donald may offer him something to expand his experience such as chief counsel for a trade delegation team. Ted needs to play what cards he has left in just the right way if he is to emerge later as a contender.
So he needs to look at something else. And it’s reported he’s asking for a slot on SCOTUS. So there you go.