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As most readers recall, even though Republicans and third party groups spent $20 million to defeat her, Landrieu ran first in the primary and even met some of her voter targets. Landrieu’s exit polls show she has an “uphill battle” but can still win if she does an excellent job of turning out her vote. Even Republican media personality Jeff Crouere wrote this week that Cassidy and the Republicans should not discount Landrieu.

So what! The November 4 election was an open primary in Louisiana, and the incumbent 3-term senator failed to get anywhere close to 50% of the vote. I don't think many fo there were 3 Republicans running and a seriously doubt any of the 14.8% of the vote for the other 2 Republicans will go to Landrieu. Republican senate candidates got a combined 55.8% of the vote on election day. In fact, I think Republicans will be highly motivated to show up for the runoff.

There were eight candidates on the ballot for Senator. Four Democrats, three Republicans and a Libertarian.

Results as follows:


Wayne Ables (D)             0.77% 11323 
"Bill" Cassidy (R)         40.97% 603048 
Thomas Clements (R)         0.96% 14173 
Mary L. Landrieu (D)       42.08% 619397 
"Rob" Maness (R)           13.76% 202556 
Brannon Lee McMorris (L)    0.89% 13034 
Vallian Senegal (D)         0.26% 3835 
William P. Waymire, Jr. (D) 0.32% 4673

Turnout maybe suspect as this is the only statewide race on the ballot and hunting season is
ongoing. There are two CD runoffs and the rest are judges, DAs, city/local races.

Maybe the DD/Palin efforts can help push Cassidy into the winners circle.

Bill Cassidy standing with Phil Robertson, Sarah Palin right move to motivate his base, experts say

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