No. Lamar had one of those State roads built by his wife's property as he left office. Deja Vu! He raised taxes during his terms as Governor. Government grew larger under his leadership. While I have not heard him say so, his associate on all the Nashville talk shows are the RINOs leading the charge for a state income tax. (Lou Conner/Ted Welch/Daniel Casse, etc.)
Of course I would hold my nose and vote for him over any Democrat just like the North Carolina people will have to do with Lizzy Dole.
It is a shame that these RINOs have forgotten the conservative vision and principles of Ronald Reagan. I just don't understand why the RINOs roll over and have no fighting backbone for what conservatives stand for.