An Ol' Broad's Ramblings
Another Landrieu in Office
New Orleans elects first white mayor since 1978
Mitch Landrieu was elected mayor of New Orleans on Saturday, the first time in over 30 years that voters of this majority-black city have chosen a white candidate.
Landrieu, a Democrat and Louisiana’s lieutenant governor, won more than 50 percent of the vote, defeating a field of 10 other competitors and avoiding a run-off election. Democrat Troy Henry, a black businessman, came in second.
Landrieu, 49, the son of New Orleans’ last white mayor, Moon Landrieu, rode a wave of discontent over the slow pace of the city’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and rampant crime.
I’d be more impressed if NO had elected a Republican. Who cares if he’s white? He’s a Democrat, which in that part of the country, usually means “business as usual”. Well, with a sister in the Senate, making those backroom deals, I’m sure there will a LOT more of our money heading in that direction real soon.
He’s been trying for years to reclaim his “birthright”–Landrieus (Landrieux? *snicker*) are entitled to office, just like Kennedys, Bidens, Dingells, etc.
Family dynasties/political royalty. Pfft! Why is it that the families that are the worst for the country end up running too many shows?
because they cover each other, they work together towards a goal. Whereas everyone else is out for themselves and only worry about CYA.