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LA-Sen: Statewide Recruitment Thread
Who should run against “Diaper” Dave Vitter in 2010?
34 thoughts on “LA-Sen: Statewide Recruitment Thread”
Don Cazayoux would make a strong state-wide candidate. Other than that, they could always try to recruit former Senator Breaux (although, I have doubts that he’d be able to win, considering his lobbying ties in DC)
I think Cazayoux should concentrate on getting his district back before a statewide run. He was only a representative for a few months, which doesn’t build much experience for a statewide run against an incumbent.
Anyone who hasn’t reenacted a sexual fantasy playing a baby would be ideal.
Blasted Bush hard on Katrina.
Not a crook. Elected and re-elected in a Republican leaning district.
ML is a name I have not heard much, but I think he could be a very strong contender. He obviously has statewide name recognition, and we would not have to give up a seat in the same way as if Charlie Melacohn runs. The downside is of course we already have another Lanrieu in the Senate, and that could allow Vitter to make the race a referendum on the Landrieu dynansty.
Chris John is also a guy I think could win. I realize Vitter already beat him in 2004, but I blame John Kennedy for that. Had Kennedy not run, I think John would have had a great chance in a runoff. I concede John ran a weak campaign — in great part because he figured there would be a runoff no matter what — but I bet he might want another bite at the Senate apple.
definitely has it in him. He has the charisma and the record. He is in perfect position if Vitter gets an independent challenge from the right stealing a point or two from him (which is probably our only shot at this seat, but I could see it happening.)
Melancon would also be great.
The CEO of Shaw here in Baton Rouge probably has the best shot to take Vitter down after Rep. Melancon. He was our state Chairman a few years back. He’s been toying with the idea of running for the House seat in Baton Rouge the past few cycles but ultimately decided against it as he’s got a pretty good gig right now. That’s what could still keep him out of this race. He’d be taking a massive paycut to work in the Senate. He’s our version of Bruce Lunsford if you will, except less rich and more politically astute. He has the profile not to mention the funds to compete against Vitter.
Rep. Melancon is the best candidate in my eyes. However, were he to run we’d most likely be sacrificing his House seat. I think comparatively a Senate seat is more important than a House seat.
That guy Jim Harlan who ran in LA-1 in 2008 would probably fit the bill. I know he got creamed, but every Democrat does there. Isn’t it Vitter’s old district? Harlan could cut into his core supporters.
Also, who knows maybe John Kennedy will switch parties and run as a Dem. again…(: just kidding.
I heard a rumor that Rodney Alexander may switch back to the Democratic Party and run against Vitter. I can’t remember where I read it, but it was a couple weeks back. Did anyone else hear that? (I don’t agree with many of his views, but he may get some positive press in the state due to the whole Foley situation…)
Don Cazayoux would make a strong state-wide candidate. Other than that, they could always try to recruit former Senator Breaux (although, I have doubts that he’d be able to win, considering his lobbying ties in DC)
I think Cazayoux should concentrate on getting his district back before a statewide run. He was only a representative for a few months, which doesn’t build much experience for a statewide run against an incumbent.
Anyone who hasn’t reenacted a sexual fantasy playing a baby would be ideal.
Blasted Bush hard on Katrina.
Not a crook. Elected and re-elected in a Republican leaning district.
ML is a name I have not heard much, but I think he could be a very strong contender. He obviously has statewide name recognition, and we would not have to give up a seat in the same way as if Charlie Melacohn runs. The downside is of course we already have another Lanrieu in the Senate, and that could allow Vitter to make the race a referendum on the Landrieu dynansty.
Chris John is also a guy I think could win. I realize Vitter already beat him in 2004, but I blame John Kennedy for that. Had Kennedy not run, I think John would have had a great chance in a runoff. I concede John ran a weak campaign — in great part because he figured there would be a runoff no matter what — but I bet he might want another bite at the Senate apple.
definitely has it in him. He has the charisma and the record. He is in perfect position if Vitter gets an independent challenge from the right stealing a point or two from him (which is probably our only shot at this seat, but I could see it happening.)
Melancon would also be great.
The CEO of Shaw here in Baton Rouge probably has the best shot to take Vitter down after Rep. Melancon. He was our state Chairman a few years back. He’s been toying with the idea of running for the House seat in Baton Rouge the past few cycles but ultimately decided against it as he’s got a pretty good gig right now. That’s what could still keep him out of this race. He’d be taking a massive paycut to work in the Senate. He’s our version of Bruce Lunsford if you will, except less rich and more politically astute. He has the profile not to mention the funds to compete against Vitter.
Rep. Melancon is the best candidate in my eyes. However, were he to run we’d most likely be sacrificing his House seat. I think comparatively a Senate seat is more important than a House seat.
That guy Jim Harlan who ran in LA-1 in 2008 would probably fit the bill. I know he got creamed, but every Democrat does there. Isn’t it Vitter’s old district? Harlan could cut into his core supporters.
Also, who knows maybe John Kennedy will switch parties and run as a Dem. again…(: just kidding.
I heard a rumor that Rodney Alexander may switch back to the Democratic Party and run against Vitter. I can’t remember where I read it, but it was a couple weeks back. Did anyone else hear that? (I don’t agree with many of his views, but he may get some positive press in the state due to the whole Foley situation…)