Chris Meekins, the campaign manager for state Sen. Andy Harris -- who is running to represent Maryland's 1st Congressional District -- points out in response to our earlier post that his boss couldn't possibly "defy" the Bush Administration.

If Harris beats Democrat and Queen Anne's County State's Attorney Frank Kratovil, Jr., he would take office Jan. 3. Bush leaves office Jan. 20, and in those 17 days, Congress usually does not pass any legislation.

Aside from that, he adds:

"Andy hasn't had a chance to review it yet. We get hundreds of questionnaires from groups and letters about topics. To answer all the same day, especially during the legislative session is just not possible."

Meekins said it was in Harris's pile of things to review.