People are aware of the difficulty he has encountered within the state, and that has tarnished his national reputation.

He's popular, but he's a Republican representing a Blue State. People are going to have to decide if they want a Republican who often votes with the Democrats, or a real Democrat.

People in this state often elect Republicans to keep an eye on the Democrats. Democrats are entrenched, and voters want balance.

I can't think of another incident that has more tarnished the reputation of the United States Army,

The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was

I wrote the story myself. It's about a girl who lost her reputation and never missed it.