In the past, La runoffs just included the top 2 vote gettings. This even meant if the top 2 vote gettings were in the same party. Now La runoffs include the top voter getting in each party. Bad idea. Its hard to say who the Catfish kook hurt more. The Dem candidate claimed to be pro-life and pro-NRA. This could have neutralized the GOP advantage on social issues in district that voted 66% for McCain/Palin.
Catfish definitely hurt Fleming, as he drew from the most diehard conservatives. Catfish ran as a Republican in 2006 and got about 12 percent.
A lot of the Obama voters here did not turn out, but some, not many, of the McPain people undoubtedly backed Carmouche, for they want “programs” and “projects” in the district.
I dont believe there would be a runoff here if the winner is under 50%, is that right?
do you know if LA has a 50% rule like GA? Carmouche isn’t going to top 50 so it looks like we may have a runoff between just him and Fleming if you need to cross 50.
Ah this is not a runoff. There are no more federal General election runoffs in you don’t get 50%. It’s a regular general election. We took back a seat in November with just 48%.
Hurricane Whoeverit’snamewas delayed the LA primaries. They still have primary runoffs and in 2 house seats they were needed so they were held on election day in November with the GE’s delayed. Pretty stupid if you ask me.