I believe that the only reason he ran as a Democrat is because Senator Allen was running as a Republican. I think he is going to surprise the democrats alot over the next two years when he votes against many of the issues that they love so much. I of course could be wrong, but I don't believe he is going to play follow the leader much. He just does not seem the type.
You must have missed his "Class Struggle" article.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110009246
He's a Democrat.
My bet is that you will be.
He is a political whore with scores to settle. He got burned in the 80's and is still bitter about it. You can see it in his eyes, in his manner, the way he carries himself. He severely criticized the Clintons, yet gladly accepted their help in his sordid campaign. He is a man without honor gladly accepting made up stories concerning Senator Allen. He will fit in nicely with the other political whores who make up the Democrat Party.
When his financing came from the likes of John Kerry to the tune of $345K? Not so sure. Of course, he may figure on serving only 6 years--in which case he could do a bit of damage to them what brung him.