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". . . that Senator John Breaux could basically walk on water in Lousiana, and that his endorsement was worth its weight in gold . . . this year Breaux endorsed . . . and maybe Willie Mount in the 7th CD as well . . . "

Yes, he did endorse Willie Mount, who ran the TV ad with Breaux talking to voters continuously, and his endorsement should have carried more weight in the 7th congressional district than anywhere else, since this is Breaux's home district. Not only did the Republican Charles Boustany win the race 55% - 45% but even Breaux's home town (Crowley) and home parish (Acadia) went for Boustany by something approaching 60% of the vote if my memory serves me correctly.

But John Breaux is very well respected by Republicans here in Louisiana, and the La. Freepers who have pointed this out have not been off base. It's just that nobody's endorsement really counts for much anymore.

"Not only did the Republican Charles Boustany win the race 55% - 45% but even Breaux's home town (Crowley) and home parish (Acadia) went for Boustany by something approaching 60% of the vote if my memory serves me correctly."

I'm not surprised, since Acadia Parish is heavily Catholic, and a Catholic from next-door Lafayette Parish such as Boustany has a huge advantage there over a Methodist from Lake Charles such as Mount.