The election today is over, and Laurinda didn't prevail. Louis "Woody" Jenkins is the GOP nominee for Louisiana's 6th District.
That being said, I think Laurinda ran a wonderful campaign. Eight weeks ago she was an unknown, and tonight she pulled in nearly 40% against a long-time career politician with high name recognition. Laurinda had ample opportunity to go negative against Woody, and didn't. That may well have cost her the election, but to do so would have cost her her honor. And she chose the latter. Ironic, isn't it, that a person with such character is exactly what we need these days in Washington. I hope we have not heard the last of Laurinda on the political scene.
But while Laurinda didn't go negative, the Democrats will not be so accommodating with Woody. Woody, has negatives. Lots of 'em. (Can you say dealings with David Duke? Knew you could.) It won't be hard for the Democrats to pillory him, and since the national Democrats see this seat as winnable, they will. I'm sure they're writing the commercials as you read this.
So hang onto your hats folks, it's going to be an interesting month here in the 6th District.
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