Reporter’s Notebook: Bob Corker says Senate role not boss, but still tremendous privilege

Senator Bob Corker

CORKER THE BOSS

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., sat in an editorial board meeting Monday with the Chattanooga Times Free Press and was asked a simple question: Why should he be re-elected?

He said his position in the Senate can sometimes be frustrating — even more frustrating than during his tenure as Chattanooga mayor.

“Unlike when I was mayor, the other 99 folks just don’t do what I tell them to do,” he said, tongue in cheek.

But he said the reason he is running for a second term is because it is an honor to serve.