With nuclear and hydro resources pretty much tapped out, it comes down to a debate between coal and gas.

[As a result, Nagin himself has become part of the debate over how best to rebuild the devastated Big Easy. Critics suggest the qualities that endeared him to Orleanians before Katrina, among them his political inexperience and his shoot-from-the-hip approach, make him the wrong man for the massive, labyrinthine job ahead. But his supporters, especially members of the business community, say the reconstruction project offers Nagin, 49, a chance to dramatically change not only New Orleans' skyline but also the more larcenous and dysfunctional side of its free wheeling culture.] I'm still high on him, ... He's the right leader to bring the city back?especially when you consider that the corrupt old guard could try to exploit this disaster and come back into power.

[As a result, Nagin himself has become part of the debate over how best to
rebuild the devastated Big Easy. Critics suggest the qualities that
endeared
him to Orleanians before Katrina, among them his political inexperience and
his
shoot-from-the-hip approach, make him the wrong man for the massive,
labyrinthine job ahead. But his supporters, especially members of the
business
community, say the reconstruction project offers Nagin, 49, a chance to
dramatically change not only New Orleans' skyline but also the more
larcenous
and dysfunctional side of its free wheeling culture.] I'm still high on
him, ... He's the right leader to bring the city back?especially when
you
consider that the corrupt old guard could try to exploit this disaster and
come
back into power.

Pretty soon, there will not be any debate in this city about overcrowded prisons. AIDS will take care of that.

The quality of debate [in the House of Lords] is pretty high - and it is, I think, good evidence of life after death

I think good debate ultimately makes for better ideas. And the fact that he's [Howard Dean] a little spirited in his debate, some people see that as an advantage on the Republican side. Some see it as a disadvantage. The bottom line is, more involvement is a good thing.