Good find, I like the big-picture approach tying Mitch L into this as well.
Next question: when Vitter is elected governor, who’ll replace him in the U.S. Senate?
Vitter is keeping his counsel on that. I hear that John Fleming (District 4 - Shreveport area) wants it badly. One would have to assume that John Kennedy's name (he's state treasurer) is in the mix. Of course Maness' name is thrown out here at FR, but a 14% vote on a statewide race ain't exactly a lot of clout.
That said, IMHO, Mitch Landrieu is the ONLY LA Dem left standing with the chops to challenge Vitter. That's why Mary's loss has serious implications.