SurfCityTom raises a good question. Who will be the most effective representive of North Carolina? Is that a worn out Kansan who has disgraced herself and the State and who is already known as a bit player in the Republican party? Even if she was a more effective politician, her party will have less influence in the new Congress than they have had in years. I suspect Kay Hagan, a fresh, energetic voice in what is sure to be the majority part, will be far more effective? Ms. Hagan will not have Ms. Dole's seniority and we know that seniority helps deliver "Pork." However, on this issue I agree with John McCain, effectiveness has to be measured by the overall good of the country, not by how much "Pork" is delivered to one's State.