There has been speculation that John Breaux will leave the Senate in 2004 and run for governor. Now that the Dims are in the minority, that might further persuade him and open up another Louisiana Senate seat to the Republicans. A Terrell win could only reinforce that possibility.
Tonight the editor of the "HotLine" (name escapes me, Craig something) when pressed by Chris Matthews predicted a Terrell victory. The guy was speaking from New Orleans and is a Louisiana native.
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They're off and running! Now that the potential favorite-John Breaux-has decided not to ship in for the Derby, the field is forming quickly for the 2003 governor's race, and a crowded field it appears to be-at least for a while.
I think Craig Crawford is a FL native and has run for office in FL -- as a Democrat. The LA native that you are thinking about is Charles Cook, who was born and/or grew up in Shreveport.