Decision 2007: Louisiana Races

I know it is a bit late after our Kentucky post, but he is our info. and analysis on the Louisana Races in 2007. Incumbant Democratic Governor of Louisiana Kathleen Blanco is up for reelection this year and she faces an uphill battle. Her unpopularity arose when the people of the bayou blamed her for much of the disaster of Katrina. The state democratic party is hoping another big name will run and surpass Blanco and the most vote getting democrat in their october first round of voting, because Blanco trails her main GOP challengers by a wide margin. Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu might be hoping to become that candidate. Congressman and fmr. GOP challenger to Blanco in 2003, Bobby Jindal has decided to jump in and run again for governor. His only GOP challenge is State Senator Walter Boasso, however Jindal's popularity in numbers shows a minor challenge. It looks as if the will come down to Blanco and Jindal and Jindal may even defeat Blanco right off the bat and their might be no need for a runoff like many expect. We predict a solid GOP pick-up and so far it looks like 2007 might be a little kinder to the GOP than 2006 to bad their is only 3 big races throughout the country and 2 look to be solid GOP.