[jeffc]

Others, [Republicans] however, contend that it’s better longer-term for the party if he doesn’t come to the Senate.

GOPe have been saying that for far too long and it's gotten us nowhere (them, yes. But us, no)...

[falcon99]

Exactly. The GOPe definition of better for the party long term is that they are in the minority and get to complain without actually having to do anything. But that’s not good for us or the country.