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Werewolf's avatar

Well, crap. We’re not taking off until 1845. If I’m lucky, I can make the last flight to Austin tonight. Otherwise, it’ll be tomorrow morning I guess

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FWIW, we're still trying to figure out what exactly happened in Louisiana. It boils down to a lot of things, not the least of which is that Louisiana Dems don't have any money. Also too, the African-Americans are frankly (and understandably) sick and tired of being expected to turn out the vote when the white Dems (those who admit to being Dems) can't seem to be bothered*. Early voter turnout was at an all-time low, which sucks as well. And the national DNC apparently forgot that we had a viable gubernatorial candidate and just flat out ignored Louisiana, so it was basically a gimme all-around for Landry.**

*I early voted and freely and loudly call myself a Democrat, but I'm one of precious few outside New Orleans who do that.

**Never mind that Landry and the state Republican organization basically bought this election. Even the other GOPers who I wouldn't have minded being governor didn't stand a chance.

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