George Dillard, loud folk and clown behavior get the attention, even in politics. But if you really look across the Senate and even the house, you will find some pretty talented individuals. Even the likes of Ted Cruz, although totally unlikeable, is actually no dummy.

Look at the Democratic candidates for the presidential nomination in 2020. It was a most impressive crowd.

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