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Also Fletcher was running a non-LA type of campaign, whereas Alexander went to all the little towns and hamlets and sealed up the "courthouse" vote and the votes of the poor and dispossessed. Fletcher never understood the high rate of poverty in NE LA. I was never sure if Fletcher alienated Holloway, or if Holloway was a sore loser. If Alexander wins, and I think he can, Holloway will surely try again in 2004, don't you think. Holloway has been bitten by the political bug for over 20 years.

I'm sure he will. I'm still mystified why Robert Barham didn't make a better showing, running a distant fourth among the "serious" candidates, despite an endorsement (albeit a lukewarm one) from Governor Foster. He might make another run next time.

Another possible name is former Senate President Randy Ewing, provided he doesn't win the governor's race (he's a longshot at this point). Nothing to back this up, just speculation. I have no idea whether he'd even be interested, but he has the name recognition and would be a strong candidate for the Democrats...moderate, squeaky clean businessman. If Alexander wins, I doubt he'd run, but I could see the Democrats prevailing on him to take on Fletcher if he ends up winning this time.