[StBernard] New Orleans Mayoral Election

[Westley Annis]

Well, if you figure in 30 years Massachusetts has not been able to get rid
of the Kennedy's, I don't know that we will be able to get rid of the
Landrieu's, but one can dream.

Westley

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Mitch has made it known in political circles he has every intention of
running for governor - not necessarily against Blanco (even if he wants to
and feels he could beat her) because the fall out within the Democratic
Party would create havoc.  No, Mitch is probably looking to 2011 to make his
bid for the Governor's mansion.  And, he'll be well financed - that's
because he's well financed as of this day - and he's got five more years to
build up his war chest even more - with Pappa "Moon" and Big Sister Senator
to help.  You can bet the Democratic party will cut a deal with Mitch...if
he stays out the governor's race next year and backs Blanco, then they'll
give him the nod in 2011.  That would make sense.

It will be interesting to see if his losing the mayor's race will end up
hurting him in a state wide election - now the question looms if he can
absolutely carry the black vote in New Orleans.  Still, he has plenty of
time to lick his "political" wounds.  Perhaps a good test will be a strong
challenger to his Lt. Governor's seat.  We'll see.

John Scurich