[Magnum Fan]

Alas, I tend to agree.

However, I think a Jindal victory next month still keeps the door open for the GOP. For one thing, it prevents Breaux from pulling an early retirement trick. This would keep John from running as an incumbent.

Also, with a Republican administration in Baton Rouge, it's just a bit more difficult for Democratic vote-hustlers to do their thing. Oh, they'll still be out in force, but at least the governor's office won't abet their efforts.

Finally, if Bush runs well next fall, Democratic turnout might be depressed.

Of course, if Jindal loses, then I share your pessimism.

[deport]

Not pessimism as I grew up there and watched this stuff play out too many times..... Granted I've been gone for many years but still have most of my family there.

I'd love for Jindal to win and hopefully he will..... He now has a better chance as many of the other races were decided in the primary thus less candidates to pull out the vote. I was impressed that he did outdraw Blanco in Lafayette Parish, her home but not by a huge amount....