From a New York Times conversation between Gail Collins and Bret Stephens headlined “Somehow, Trump Is a Tough Act to Follow”:

Gail Collins: Bret, what would you be doing now if you were Mitch McConnell?

Bret Stephens: Wishing I weren’t.

Gail: OK, I know, a bit hard to envision. But pretend.

Bret: Well, if I were him I’d want to become Senate majority leader once again. That means three things.