[lainie]

Tom would make a FANTASTIC senator. Especially given that it means he'd knock off either Boxer or Feinswine.

[You Dirty Rats]

And we desperately need to improve the Senate. That is more important than any other goal except retain Dubya.

If Tom graciously withdraws and backs Ah-nold, he will collect so many chits from the party that he'll be well-positioned to make a big-time run for Senator.

[Afronaut]

Tom was the only candidate to proclaim his beliefs, they must be important to him.