Mike, it is about time you had the courage to participate in a debate for once. The only time we see you in our area is when you have a pocket full of checks ( taxpayer money ) for a photo op. Incumbents in the U.S Congress have been a sad failure for our nation. This is a time when we are in desperate need of REAL leadership and honest , open discussions concerning the poor state of our economy. Your home county of Robeson County is the most impoverished county in the state of N.C , therefore your clout has done little to improve the lives of the residents. Evidently, you do not have fresh ideas for rejuvenating our economy in southeastern N.C . I have not been impressed by your performance during your tenure. You will need to distance yourself from Princess Pelosi and King Obama because they have reached the apex of their popularity. Mainstream USA is not real receptive to the Democratic Socialist Party of America which is being reflected in most polls. Your not a Blue Dog just a Lap Dog !