and I am one, were overly optomistic to think they would send Big Mike packing. He's more of a Trumanesque Democrat; understands fiscal responsibility; and with the exception of voting for Pelosi to assume a leadership position, has had a conservative voting record.

Now whether he can make the inroads on the portion of the district which is new to him, is another story. His Lumbee constituents may not be able to pull off the level of support he will need.

End of the day, who will work harder. It is interesting to note he did not stick around the Convention; nor did he display, to date, support for the White HOuse occupant.