[Heatseeker]

Lewis said in an interview this evening that he was homesick and that serving in Washington wasn’t as fun since the Democrats took control of Congress following the 2006 election.

Hey, my job isn't fun anymore either - can I go home too?

I thought this was supposed to be hard work, as in "hard enough to justify getting paid $169,300 per year". Is this guy really this wimpy or is something else going on?

[skinkinthegrass]

I guess, having to continuously "run-downing/collaring/buttonholing" people for campaign funds.
It does takes its toll, on ones' self-respect....even if your paid.