[Sparta]

"But that depends on the black political leaders mostly in New Orleans. So far this year blacks have not made the effort they did in 2000. It remains to be seen if they will do it here."

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has NOT campaigned for Landrieu or made any public appearances for Landrieu. Some food for thought.

[RJayneJ]

I did read before the November election that Bush's stumping visits was raising the percentage points by 5% or 6% for the Republican candidate, but that would last only 4 or 5 days. If Landrieu wins, the Dems will play it as the voters having second thoughts about a Republican majority, thus giving them a reason to obstruct the Bush agenda. If she loses, the Dems will be as demoralized as I have ever seen them.