In the past, I liked Reed. But something has happened to the man to change my opinion of him. I think in the past 4 years he has become highly toxic and could needlessly lose us the Lt Governorship (an office we have never won, to my knowledge -- I don't believe it existed during Reconstruction). It's not just the Abramoff business, either. Perhaps it is simply better when some people stay behind the scenes. I don't believe Reed can even make an argument as to why he is more qualified for a job to preside over the Senate, for which he has never served, over a man who has considerable experience in that body, Casey Cagle.
Sometimes the most "experienced" candidate does not get the nod - see Reagan vs. Carter - that's just politics. If nothing else happens to Reed, he's getting the nomination - I am sorry for the kegel comment above - we'll have to see what happens after that leading up to the general election.