U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) answers a question from the media as Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox (L) listens at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2009. Cox wrote a column in Monday's Washington Post inviting every member of the U.S. Senate to visit the show. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 20 months ago

U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) answers a question from the media as Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox (L) listens at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2009. Cox wrote a column in Monday's Washington Post inviting every member of the U.S. Senate to visit the show.

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  1. Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Haslam, left, speaks during a Republican unity rally on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. Behind Haslam, from left, are state Sen. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville; Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. ; and Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn.
  2. Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Haslam, right, hugs Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., center, during a Republican unity rally on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.
  3. Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Haslam, right, shakes hands with Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., center, during a Republican unity rally on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. Haslam and Wamp were opponents in the primary gubernatorial race.
  4. Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., listens on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday, July 27, 2010, during the committee's hearing on Afghanistan.
  5. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., left, speaks during a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 29, 2010, with the House Financial Services Committee. From left, are, Dodd, Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.
  6. FILE - In this June 29, 2010 file photo, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., left, speaks during a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, with the House Financial Services Committee. What to do about the size of too-big-to-fail banks? Order a study. How to hold stockholders accountable for their dealing with clients? Another study. From left, are, Dodd, Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.

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  9. Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate, Mike Cox, hugs his son Rory after conceding the primary election race to businessman Rick Snyder on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010 in Livonia, Mich. Cox's wife Laura, back right, and daughter Sinead were also on hand to show their support.
  10. Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate, Mike Cox, left, with wife Laura, concedes the primary election race to businessman Rick Snyder on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010 in Livonia, Mich.
  11. Flanked by his family, Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder, center, delivers his victory speech to supporters after the day's primary election, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in Ypsilanti, Mich. Snyder edged out Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and U.S. Congressman Pete Hoekstra to face Democratic nominee, and Lansing, Mich. Mayor Virg Bernero, in the November general election.
  12. In this June 17, 2010, frame grab from video Jennifer Coffee, a frequent Texas capitol visitor, inspects her target with instructor Mike Cox during a class for concealed handgun license seekers near Winberely, Texas. Following the installation of metal detectors two months ago at the capitol and the creation of a separate lane for CHL holders to get through them, Cox has emerged as the go-to instructor for the capitol crowd seeking a license.
  13. Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., listens on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday, July 27, 2010, during the committee's hearing on Afghanistan.
  14. Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Haslam, left, speaks during a Republican unity rally on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. Behind Haslam, from left, are state Sen. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville; Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. ; and Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn.
  15. Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Haslam, right, hugs Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., center, during a Republican unity rally on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.
  16. Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Haslam, right, shakes hands with Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., center, during a Republican unity rally on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. Haslam and Wamp were opponents in the primary gubernatorial race.

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