I was thinking of running for the Senate, but I changed my mind.

[LuckyCharms]

The pay is so low, I would not be able to afford to hire a servant to starch and iron my golf pantaloons.

I would not be able to live like that.

[NCjack]

1. Have you thought about doubling with a Repug? Sen. Cruz isn't

bring home enough pay for his family to buy a second house. There must be other senators living below the poverty line who would share a house or condo, cheap canned food, Uber rides, etc. Both of you would benefit. Ted could get his second home. Maybe you could get an old VW bus.

[NanceGreggs]

2. Public service requires personal sacrifice ...

... like using Caviar Helper for a cheap meal.

[GemDigger]

3. I thought of it too.

But I realized I would not have the restraint to call the "gentleman" on the other side a gentleman and not the asshole I think he is.

[Solly Mack]

4. And just think of the lack of appreciation from others for your sacrifice.

You're impoverished by your 6 figure salary, no power or privilege from your title as Senator, and you do all this by choice - and then no one thanks you for your service and hardship.