After all, the Senate is generally speaking seen as more prestigious and a better launching pad to national office. Well, let's start with what Jordan's own office said about why he wasn't running for Senate. And he knows that it's a lot easier to win (and win again) in his strongly conservative House district than statewide in Ohio. Aside from Trump himself, Jordan may well be the most recognizable (and beloved) Trumper in the country. It used to be a no-brainer that when a Senate seat opened up, the best-known and most ambitious House members would run for that seat because, well, serving in the Senate was seen as more prestigious (and serious) than being in the House.

Source: The Nation January 29, 2021 16:09 UTC