They just never learn, do they?

With the possible exception of New Jersey, this is the only race where Republicans have any chance of unseating a Democrat Senator.

I’m not so sure. The energy issue may prove to be a boon in the fall if we can form a cohesive plan and message.

I say JFK takes down Ms. Katrina.

We cannot allow Landrieu to dodge the bullet, so to speak. The opportunity for a takedown this time cannot be missed. This seat is winnable and if we don’t now she will henceforth become a safe incumbent, someone who is multi-termed and hence comfortable to the folks.

The RNC needs to spend on this campaign.

All you cats in N’Orlins better get smart and remove this female blight on the Senate. She’s another liberal with no sense, no love of country and no plans to improve your lives.

when “leaners” are included, it’s Landrieu 51% Kennedy 45%.

And when the "dead" are included, it's Landrieu 59% Kennedy 41%.

Remember, the "dead" now includes all of those who moved out of New Orleans after Katrina but who remain on the voter rolls. They will vote, many of them several times.

>> With the possible exception of New Jersey, this is the only race where Republicans have any chance of unseating a Democrat Senator. <<

I would sudstitute South Dakota for New Jersey, but otherwise your post is correct. Louisiana is the only Senate race right now where Republicans have a good shot of unseating the Dem. That being said, if Kennedy runs on "I'm not Mary Laudrieu" as Steve Sauerberg is doing in Illinois, we're going to lose this race too.

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6 points is hardly overwhelming for a 2 term senator with a reputation as a “moderate” in a state where there still are more Demos than Republicans I think. This race could be interesting. It sure would be a boost for the GOP to pick up one seat at least to offset the certain loss in VA, and likely Demo pickups in CO, NM, NH and possibly several others.

6 points is hardly overwhelming for a 2 term senator with a reputation as a “moderate” in a state where there still are more Demos than Republicans I think.

Plus Landrieu polls less that 50% which is bad for an incumbent.

“if Kennedy runs on “I’m not Mary Laudrieu” as Steve Sauerberg is doing in Illinois, we’re going to lose this race too.”

Very good analysis. The LA Republican party is run by a bunch of idiots. They suffer from the good old boy syndrome, a lot like the McCain syndrome.

While better than nothing, Kennedy is hardly a dyed in the wool GOPer. It was my impression that he only switched from the Democrat party in order to run against Landrieu. I don’t know how deeply his conservative ideology runs. Once he gets into office, it could be business as usual. I’d feel much better if he had been a Republican for a few years.

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http://www.katc.com/Global/story.asp?S=8687528
The Dems want it both ways, Obama says Washington is broken and we need “change”...the Dem incumbent, Landrieu says experience is best.

Kennedy’s best bet is to harp on Mary’s party. He left the Dems and could make a big stink over how Mary being in power only helps the Dems stay in control of the Senate. Which means fewer oil rigs. Which means more gun control. Which means more bad social policy.

Mary skates by every election by proclaiming how she “fights” the national party on some issues. Well too bad Mary. No one should buy that argument. The Dems will never be pro-gun. they’ll never be pro-capitalism.

I can not believe that the Lousisiana GOP blew an opportunity like this. It’s just sickening.

I would sudstitute South Dakota for New Jersey, but otherwise your post is correct.

Nah, not even South Dakota. The best candidates passed on running, and the local GOP is so afraid of looking like they're picking on a Johnson because of his illness that they're terrified of opening their mouth. Recent polls have him up by 22 over his opponent.

I say JFK takes down Ms. Katrina.

I, for one, am going to do my very best. She only won by a slight margin last time. I am hoping and praying we can unseat her once and for all this time. She lost a great deal of her support in New Orleans. Her voting record makes me sick!!!!

Given the outright corruption of top leaders like Quinn and Tucker - I can.