When he decided to run for Senate, I remember hearing from those around him coaching saying he always wanted to talk politics, was plugged into current events and, clearly, has a conservative view on most issues. Auburn coach aside, we can and have done worse. When Riley left Congress to run for governor, that made sense to me. I think a move from representative to governor is a major step up. Senator to governor is a lateral move, at best. I don't have the stats, but nationally I recall more governors moving to senator than the other way around.
Tuberville is 70, so he is not going to serve as senator for multiple terms and develop tremendous seniority like Shelby did. I think he believes he can have a greater impact on the state as governor than slogging through a second term. My hope for Britt is that she is patient, continues to develop and mature, and she becomes that next strongly tenured senator who can aid the state and the nation for decades. That being said, it's a rare quality for a senator to not have greater aspirations. Few achieve it.
Just kiddin', Rick.
