While obviously both candidates are fairly unknown quantities here to most, the important thing is to let Purdue know that he has been chosen to sit on a throne with a conservative sword of Damocles over his head.
He did not win by much, and it is just one year in office before he must consider reelection. So if he tries *any* duplicity against conservatives, he might as well kiss his reelection goodbye.
If he becomes part of the Ted Cruz bloc, he might have a long and effective time in congress. But he should steer very clear of the GOP-e, RINOs, and Chamber of Commerce; because on that path lies unemployment.
“He did not win by much, and it is just one year in office before he must consider reelection.”
Please re read your civics book on the difference in Senate and House terms