Why should you listen to any of us?
The vessel appeared to have lost propulsion and was drifting.
Our decision-making process really consisted of a desire to balance all the demands on (Corker's) schedule in a way that maximizes the voters' ability to get to know Mr. Corker.
This early in the campaign, surveys and survey results have limited value.
The message received was 'In the interest of the safety of my crew, I have decided to sail to Christmas Island and disembark the survivors.
In order to have an effect, he voted the way he did.
He's faced with tough choices to remain relevant in this race.