Nagin is neither intelligent, nor a good manager. He has also had obvious substance abuse issues. He is not driven by the "work ethic." He plays the "Race Card," and no other. As far as the "Black Elite," who are claimed to be in charge: their performance in office is pathetic, even if it were to be judged by the performance standard of Washington DC's local ruling elite.
Electing Nagin was the kiss of death for NOLA. It would be foolish to expect change because the above-mentioned elite is raking in a fortune in federal money doing just what they are doing: which is very little.
Be interesting to see if Nagin ever gets thrown out.
Ha! As if. Nagin got reelected post-Katrina. There's been talk that he might run for governor after he finishes his second term as mayor of New Orleans.