[ewing]

If KKK Byrd can 'rehab' his image over time on the other side of the aisle, I see no reason why Trent cannot do the same thing.

Just not as a leader of the Senate..

[Blue Screen of Death]

If KKK Byrd can 'rehab' his image over time on the other side of the aisle, I see no reason why Trent cannot do the same thing.

Byrd is a Democrat. There are different rules for Democrats.

[Jorge]

If KKK Byrd can 'rehab' his image over time on the other side of the aisle, I see no reason why Trent cannot do the same thing.

I'm sure he can. "over time".
Unfortunately not in time for the next session of Congress, or the next 2 years of Republican majority control.
He's a liability we can't afford.

[twigs]

I see no reason why Trent cannot do the same thing

Because the media will not extend to him the same courtesy.