ND-R2k/Kos - Dorgan strong against Hoeven

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This is pretty shocking, though I guess it makes some sense. Small states like ND really like having Senate seniority (except when that seniority is Senate Minority Leader, apparently ).

Leadership can be a mixed blessing. A leader has to take positions on behalf of the national party, and that can put them at odds with local wishes. Leaders also spend a lot more time in other states/districts helping fellow members and that costs time that could be spent at home.