I live in London and I am a British subject, although I do write in Spanish, of course.
Everyone believed the Senate could not really be led. It used to take so long to rise up through seniority. In two years Lyndon Johnson is assistant leader of his party. In four years he is the leader of his party.
I used to hear about guys who played saying how difficult it is getting up in the morning, and now I'm experiencing it; those same effects.