Was Nagin a racist?Really, most conservatives that knew Nagin forgave him for that infamous comment. Its Nagin's mouth slipping and he doesnt have a racist bone in his body in my view. The "Chocalte City" comments is not enough for conservatives to continue to put a Morial like machine in power.Why is the culture of politics such that we forgive black politicians for racist remarks but some dumb redneck like me who might drop a racist remark is forever branded? It's a double standard folks, and the argument just doesn't hold water. Racism is racism in any form.
I notice that not only did Nagin win, but Landrieu lost. Some bloggers have commented that this leaves Landrieu open to focus on the Governors race next year. If Mitch Landrieu can't get elected Mayor in his own hometown, then what makes anyone think that he can get elected governor in a statewide race?
Some folks claim that even after Katrina, Nagin is still the reform candidate. Stacked against Mitch Landrieu, I guess so. Still, it is a matter of perspective.
Some folks have even been commenting that the Nagin victory may have cost Louisiana a Democratic Senator. It'll be interesting to see that prediction work out.
Anyway, enough of politics for a while. Nagin is mayor, and the people have spoken. Democracy at work is a wonderful thing. It's like stand-up comedy, but you don't have to pay a cover charge.
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With a little luck Bobby Jindal will run for governor again next election. Yep, this is a liberal Democrat speaking.
It's pretty much a given that Jindal is running for governor. The big suprise will be if he decides not to run. Watch what happens to his revenue sharing plan. If it goes through, he will be the hero of Louisiana.
I would have thought for sure that an unknown would have run and won this one. Hell, I'd rather have an unknown and have a prayer, than have the person you KNOW is incompetent. Unbelievable.
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