This is in fact an interesting move for Mitch. Before Katrina he was actually getting some good reviews by Repubs and Dems alike for some of the stuff he was doing in the Lt gov office. However this is his best bet. Also, it allows him a place to keep his options open. What Nagin will fo will be interesting. More interesting is the fact that Republican contigent in NOLA and how they would vote. I have to admit I would hate to make that choice.