[strela]

Being a professional "runner" for public office all of his adult life, this might make a nice change of pace for Tom.

Put me down for 1/10 of a cent per mile - that'll double his campaign war chest if he makes it to the end of the block.

[foghornleghorn]

Yes, Tom is not going to win the race. I believe he knows this, but needs to stay in a bit longer to get more name recognition in order to take on Boxer, later. Go Tom! We need you in the Senate much more than in Sacramento!