As it always does, the crowd at a political event tells the story.  At the Republican Convention this past weekend, one gubernatorial candidate didn't bother to step onto the stage.  He recorded a video WHILE AT THE CONVENTION and ask that it be played during his time-slot.  Another, gave a speech that was just as canned as if were given at a whistle stop. And, Brent Bien received a raucous response to his remarks.  No one at the event had to guess who the odds-on favorite was.