I worked with him for years, since he was just a member of the MD House Ways & Means Committee, when he was Chair, when he was Speaker, and when he was a member of Congress. I can't say enough good things about him. He will not let us down. He is a man of conviction. His biggest strength is his ability to get things done. He takes care of the details, and he works tirelessly when he wants something. He's a policy wonk and is very knowledgeable and smart. Don't worry about his spine - he is very tough. And he doesn't do things for just for political reasons. He'll make us proud - I promise you.

I don't personally know Mfume, but I certainly think he'd be a great senator. However, he does have some baggage, which I think the Republicans could use to great advantage.