At this point, Gardner's vote wasn't the worst aspect of his job performance.

The in-your-face refusal to engage with the people of Colorado, the pathetic avoidance of any substantive interaction with constituents beyond the Koch Brothers (with whom he met repeatedly over the last few months), his attack-dog approach to the neediest among us insisting on nothing more than that he speak with him, have sealed his fate. (Who knew you could have a July 4th with a politician awol?) His ambition proved larger than his honor.

We are now in the post-Gardner era. Colorado must begin the process of considering what qualities the citizens wish in their next Senator. Beyond honor itself (often in short supply), someone who feels it their duty to engage with the public and isn't afraid to listen to and hear local concerns is obviously a must. 

We don't yet know what plum reward the Kochs have in mind for Corrupt Cory but (hint!) the sooner he takes their offer the better for everyone involved.