[JohnnyZ]

No on Easley. He doesn't even like being governor. He doesn't even do anything. If he had ambition beyond the governorship, you'd figure he would leave the house at least once a week, catch some fresh air or something.

[Kuksool]

If Easley does win re-election, the media and the RAT leaders are going tout Mike Easley as the "Great Southern Hope - The man who will enable Southern Democrats to rise again".

But then again, any remaining RAT in the South would be given that title.