Everyone Loves Cao
From the Times Picayune: New Second District Congressman Joseph Cao is learning chess and looking for a place to sleep in DC.
Bill Jefferson
2008 was a busy year in Louisiana politics
From the Advocate: A year ago, who would have guessed that Mary Landrieu would be the senior member of the La. Delegation an the Joseph Cao would be its newest addition?
Grace: Timing matters when cashing in
From the Times-Picayune: Jefferson could have had what McCrery is getting.
Cao “a little angry” at GOP
From NPR and the Times-Picayune: National Republicans have been quick to embrace Joseph Cao since his upset victory over Congressman Bill Jefferson but they weren’t so quick to get behind him as he struggled to run a campaign.
Cao adjusts to his roll as GOP star
From the Times-Picayune: Upset victory creates new GOP celeb.
Vitter calls Cao election a boost for Louisiana’s reputation
From WWL: Disgraced Senator talks about election of Joseph Cao as an improvement to Louisiana’s image.
Early voting for Dec. 6th elections underway
From the Times Picayune: The last two US House races yet to be decided go into the home stretch.
Jefferson, Moreno make run-off in CD 2
From the Times-Picayune: Embattled incumbent and former news anchor to square off in run off.
Louisiana Delegation Split as Bailout Passes
From the Associated Press: House passes $700 billion Wall Street bailout. Voting Yes: Boustany, Melancon, Alexander, McCrery. Voting No: Cazayoux, Jefferson, Scalise.
Jefferson support is holding in the 2nd district
From New Orleans CityBusiness: Despite indictments and meager fundraising, numbers still favor Congressman Bill Jefferson. Also, St. Tammany GOP is up in arms over party defections to Mary Landrieu.
