Today’s P-D endorsed Jim Trout in his hotly contested senate race against Eric Schmitt to take over Gibbons’ seat.

But Mr. Trout brings an unusual level of energy, hard work and imagination to the race. He’s had remarkable impact as a citizen activist: advancing energy-efficient housing, helping to win significant reforms to state eminent domain law and promoting campaign finance reform.

James Trout has the makings of a distinguished lawmaker. His low-key manner would serve him and his district well. He is the better choice.

You can watch that low-key manner:

Frank Popper, who made “Can Mr. Smith Still Go to Washington?”, a film about Jeff Smith’s 2004 candidacy that was on the short list for an Oscar nomination, just produced a seven minute video about Trout: