“But, you can’t be banging teenagers when you’re in Congress, not in 2021...”
But Senators can finger-rape their staffers in the hallway and end up as President. Matt must have thought he could play by Democrat rules.
My guess is that he has Vice-Presidential aspirations. Our standards for President are unbelievably low, and Gaetz has a rich daddy and all, but he can’t be deluded enough to run for President.
Not everyone who campaigns seeks to win the office.
He’ll get to highlight certain issues, fundraise, and may be able to negotiate some sort of “access” to the eventual winner or even some appointed office.