Thought you might like to read this report on Lamar Alexander, fellow LEAF owner and newly minted moderate(?):
http://www.grist.org/politics/2011-10-05-lamar-alexander-making-bipartisan-energy-progress" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.grist.org/politics/2011-10-05-lamar-alexander-making-bipartisan-energy-progress" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;