For the record, I hate Duane and everything Duane stands for.

With that said, I don't think Prater is ready for prime time. He's still too rough around the edges.

The president needs to be a polished politician to schmooze the politicos in DC and get our business done. While Prater's got some good ideas, he hasn't a clue on how to get his ideas put into practice.

Prater should have run for a lower national office first to get some experience. To go from local or MEC officer to national officer is like night and day.

Prater is not ready.