Even though Republican’s seized control of the Senate after last night’s mid-term elections, expect the party to spend significant money in Louisiana’s Senate runoff between Mary Landrieu and Bill Cassidy. That’s according to political consultant Roy Fletcher who says Democrats will also run ads in Landrieu’s favor…:
CUT 4 (08) “save face”
Most political analysts believe Cassidy will beat Landrieu in the runoff.

Fifth District Congressman Vance McAllister failed to make the runoff in his re-election bid. McAllister finished fourth in yesterday’s primary. He says when he decided to run for re-election, he was going to let the voters make their choice…:
CUT 13 (05) “and at peace”
McAllister admits his infamous “kissing scandal” added unnecessary drama to his campaign. Once his term ends, he plans to devote more time to his private businesses.

The run-off between former governor Edwin Edwards and republican Garret Graves in the sixth district congressional race should be interesting. Edwards is known for his quick humor on the campaign trail, but Graves says his campaign will be about concrete ideas on how to improve the US and Louisiana…
cut 11 (10) “….substance’

Voter turnout for the November fourth election was 50-percent. Secretary of State Tom Schedler wishes it was higher, but he’s glad there were very few problems at the polls…
cut 7 (10) “…needed help’
He hopes the turnout is higher for the December sixth runoff and the election goes smootly again. Early voting begins Saturday, November 22nd.