Melancon can thank Mary for his troubles. She made it impossible to argue that Melancon or any other Democrat would not have been vote no. 61 for the health care bill (all of them voted for it, not just for cloture). Melancon himself is a mini-Louisiana Purchase. Back when the Dems got control of Congress, they voted for a timetable for troop withdrawal, and Melancon voted for it because it had money for LA’s coastline. The bill only passed by one vote. Wayne Gilchrist (who was beaten in the GOP primary last year) and Walter Jones were the only Republicans to vote for it.
Forget it. LA isn’t going to vote for Louisiana Purchase, Part II.
Speaking of Melancon, who do you think is looking strongest to succeed him ? State Sen. Jeff Landry seems to have the most $$ so far.