Overheard at the convention

Colorado State Sen. Bob Hagedorn (D-District 29) was behind me in the line to enter the Democratic National Convention at Pepsi Center Aug. 27. Because of term limits, Hagedorn is outgoing this year after 16 years in the legislature (he's on the payroll for another five months). Here's the exchange (paraphrased):

Q: What are you up to?

A: As little as I can. That's the beauty of term limits.