A lesson learned for GOP Presidents going forward: Do NOT pluck a GOP Senator for a cabinet position, no matter how “safe” that seat appears to be. Senators are not natural leaders anyway. There’s plenty of talent out there to choose from, aside from people in the legislative branch.
Relax, we'll fix it. (Republican leadership caused this)
Alabama won't tolerate a Democrat senator....And, BTY, Richard Shelby (R) (ex-Democrat) is toast too.
In four years we'll have two new conservative senators.