Vitter’s Governor Race Raises Concerns Over His Senate Seat in 2016

Roll Call Politics ^ | November 12, 2015 | Eli Yokley

[Clintonfatigued]

Louisiana lawmakers such as Reps. Charles Boustany Jr., John Fleming and State Treasurer John Kennedy have made it known that they are looking at seeking Vitter’s seat, and Republicans there say that field could grow even larger in an open primary. With their support for Vitter, the three have been catering to their constituency of one, Vitter, who, if elected governor, would be able to appoint his successor if he was sworn-in.

As they did in Kentucky, Republicans in Louisiana appear to be counting, at least in part, on President Barack Obama’s unpopularity in the South in their messaging against Edwards. And with Kentucky as an example, where polling repeatedly showed the Democrat with the advantage in a race this month that was ultimately won by Republican businessman Matt Bevin, Louisiana Republicans said that polling results should be taken with an extra grain of salt.

In early voting, which began Saturday, turnout has been higher than it was during the primary in October. According to preliminary numbers released by the Louisiana secretary of State on Wednesday, 20,500 more Democrats have voted than Republicans and they are doing so in Democratic-leaning areas, according to an analysis by Louisiana-based pollster John Couvillon.

The Republican Governors Association, which has been helping lead the attacks on Edwards, did not decide until Wednesday to extend its spending on the television airwaves for the final week of the runoff. But on Thursday, it launched a new advertisement that questioned Edwards’ trustworthiness continuing its effort to tie him to Obama. Last week, the group put $1 million behind a commercial that aimed to ding Edwards as an “Obama liberal.”

[Impy]

I agree, the hooker thing was known when Vitter was easily reelected and it was known a few months ago when he lead big in this, it just doesn’t jive as the reason no matter how many times it’s suggested, why would anyone suddenly decide to care?

It’s Jindal’s unpopularity. O’Malley’s 2nd term unpopularity is one primary reason Maryland has a GOP Governor right now.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Had the Dem nominee in MD not been a Black PG County pol, which is too much for elite White MD Dems, they’d have held the office. I was one of the few people here who said Hogan would win if Lt Gov. Anthony Brown was the nominee. It’s the same reason if Rep. Donna Edwards (another PGer) is nominated, the Republican will have an even shot at the Senate seat.

[Impy]

I don’t about an “even” shot but “a” shot, yes.

[Galactic Overlord-In-Chief]

I think that 56-34 poll is being talked about here:

http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/uno_poll_governors_race.html#incart_most-comments

Jindal’s unpopularity is talked up more as a factor than Vitter’s scandals.

[yongin]

vitter released an internal poll showing him losing by 2, 49-47. vitter could be blowing smoke, with intention of preventing the governor association from yanking money. however, gop internals have shown to be reliable. gop internals had brownback, pat roberts, thom tillis, and bevin ahead in its polls.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Ultimately, I think it has to be within 5%. Vitter can still pull it out.

[Clintonfatigued]

John Fleming is my first choice if he runs. I also like Jeff Landry, who’s running for AG. If he almost wins, he could run, but may try to return to the House if Charles Boustany runs.

[Impy]

Hopeful sign.

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2015/11/jon_bel_edwards_no_friend_to_right_to_lifers.html

Great article for the next time some ninny posts about how “Pro-life” Edwards is.