Reply #1: Primary runoff was last Tuesday...

[Rowdyboy]

Both nominee for Lt Governor and State Treasurer are well-qualified and well-funded blacks who represent different segments of the minority community here. This is the first time this century any black has been nominated for statewide office this century.If their turnout is high, and it should be, Musgrove just might have a chance. Teachers and state employees have reason to want him re-elected, the new Nissan plant is humming with activity, and Musgrove has enough money to run a competitive race-no matter how much Cheney/Bush extort for Barbour. Its going to be close.

In Kentucky, I read, Chandler whipped Fletcher pretty soundly in the first debate. I think the race is pretty much a tossup.

In Louisiana, Blanco, Ieyoub, Leach and Jindal are all in competition. Kathleen Blanco has white conservative Dems, Ieyoub has labor and law enforcement, Leach has 10 million to spend and populist appeal. Jindal has Gov Foster's endorsement, unlimited Rovian support and is thought to be coming on strong. He's only 31 and from India which could hurt in Louisiana. Right now, A two Democrat runoff appears entirely possible.