Connie Mack's semi-charmed life might get him into the elite club of 100 U.S. Senators next year.
But you have to wonder if his name was say, Cornelius McGillicuddy, how it would all work out for him?
Tuesday night was supposed to when the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate engaged in a debate, three weeks before the August 14 primary, with the winner facing Bill Nelson this fall.
But with a huge lead based predominantly on his (famous) name recognition, Mack blew that debate off weeks ago, and though it disappointed some Republicans, others openly praised him, saying that it was all the better for him to keep his eyes on the prize, which is taking down Nelson in November.
But while Mack is still expected to win his party's nomination, you have to wonder about how impressed Republicans who know him best think of him.
Take one of his hometown papers in his congressional district, the Naples News. The paper opted not to endorse in the GOP primary, but it's editorial on the race was filled with love with one of his opponents, former Space Coast Congressman Dave Weldon.
This article appears in Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2012.