Fallout From Democrat's Address Still Unknown (washingtonpost.com)

I'm not sure that there is a good explanation or that it's even worth exploring. The article in Slate mentioned something about a certain Wallace-like resentment of the "pointy-headed" elite. He's more into the attention than anything else. He could switch parties (Birthmark my ASS), but where would all the fun be in that? I've always heard that he hates Washington and would never run for Senate after a successful run as Governor. Coverdell's revenge has been in ruining Zell's legacy.