So, Mr. Blue Dog Democrat, do you plan to take up Sarah Palin’s offer to campaign for you?

?I don?t think so,? said Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler, who hails from the conservative far western reaches of North Carolina.

?You know, look,? Shuler continued, clearing his throat, ?there may be things we agree on, but there?s a lot of things we disagree on. I?m satisfied by me campaigning for myself in my own district. I don?t need somebody else from, you know ? to come into my district.?

So, no help from Alaska?

?I don?t think so,? Shuler said, smiling and glancing over at the friends he was showing around the Capitol.

No need to get the crucifix and garlic yet, I suppose.