text: Thanks for putting yourself out there and posting to this comments section, Senator, knowing what kind of criticism will be launched at you.  It's notable that none of our other political leaders have your courage.  Rather they send their anonymous surrogates to comment here.  (BTW - I'm for hire if you ever need me...).
  
  I do agree with your decision.  Now is not the time for your family, and likely wouldn't be successful in any event.