As I said on another thread:
I listened to his whole interview with Matthews tonight; he was so relaxed and seemed so at peace, I think the entire area inside the Beltway better be worried.
His demeanor was he same on Brit's show tonight. He said that he thought he'd be more effective now that he will be out of Congress. Given the present climate, I think so too. He has effectively neutalized the dems plan to make him a target. (Sometime down the road, I hope Ronnie Earle gets his comeuppance.)
Once he kicks Ronnie Earle's behind, he's free and clear to improve on the Pubbie's majority. A lightening rod? You bet. And he's ready for it...
Ditto, I think sitting congress critters cannot speak personal garbage about other sitting critters. Once out, he knows where tons of dirt is on the others and can speak freely.