Most men, especially politicians, wait for history to happen, and then react.
Then there are men who, through vision, force of will and resolute action, make history.
Steve King is of the latter, rarer, breed.
"Most men, especially politicians, wait for history to happen, and then react."
That reminds me of a conversation that was related to me that took place between J. C. Watts and Herman Cain when Herman was considering running for the senate. J. C. said to Herman that there were 3 types of legislators in Washington. First, there were about 15% who had their eye on some plum position, such as a committee chairmanship, cabinet post or head of a federal agency. Then, there was another 15% who wanted to make a difference relative to some issue that they cared deeply about. And what about the other 70%, Herman wanted to know? Oh, they're just glad to be there, replied Watts.
Thankfully, neither Linder nor King are just glad to be there.