Why would anyone care about my selections in this election?
I don't have a clue. Maybe it's because I've researched the candidates a little more than "oh, they have a very nice sign". In any case, adrastos inspired me, and here are my selections, FWIW. I've only made selections where I have done at least a modicum of research. For any other political post, a good plan is FIRE THE INCUMBENT.
Council District A: Anybody but Batt, and more specifically Midura. Batt-bashing post coming later today!!!
Council District B: in rank order: Landry, Duplantier/Truehill. Any of these would be a vast improvement over Gill-Pratt.
Council At Large: Oliver Thomas, Arnie Fielkow. Oliver, the one incumbent worth keeping.
Mayor: Mitch Landrieu. I had high hopes for Boulet, but 1) she did not perform well in the debates, and 2) she keeps talking about things she wants to do that the mayor has no control over. Forman...well, do we really want a racist DINO who thinks that Madrid and Paris are great American cities? Who will never actually be in New Orleans, but traveling around begging for money?
Peggy is insane, as is Tom (I rebuke you) Watson. Nagin, if he gets off the meds, may not be so horrible. If you are a republican, you have to vote Couhig. In the debates, and on his website, Couhig has the best defined plan of anyone.
Landrieu is not part of a political dynasty, rather, part of a political family. With term limits, there really are no more dynasties in NOLA. Mitch cares, he's there, he has helped SE LA with his commitment to the motion picture industry, and he's not a closet (or overt) racist. He's a nice person, and he has the political experience to make sure that his first few months will be productive. Also, if he doesn't make the runoff, we may be in deep kimchi. Does anybody want to see Forman/Nagin? So think about that before you cast your ballot for Manny Chevrolet.
Assessors: The IQ ticket. Why do those huge houses on St. Chuck endorse the incumbents? Guess. You only get one guess.
I agree with just about all of your choices. I think the choices are obvious.
Posted by: CHOMPS | 21 April 2006 at 10:55 AM
oh yeah. District C: Jane Booth
Posted by: CHOMPS | 21 April 2006 at 11:03 AM
OK. I'll take your word on that one, Chomps.
Posted by: ashley | 21 April 2006 at 12:56 PM
Other predictions: Gill-Pratt in run-off; Willard-Lewis in run-off with Nolan Marshall; Ray/Mitch in run-off. Boulet, Forman, Watson will back Mitch in May. I'm going to go out on a limb with this one, but Delsavo wins the sheriff's position with more than 51% of the vote/no run-off with Gusman. I thinks it has to be pretty bad for Gusman if PANO isn't backing him.
Posted by: Brownsavvy | 21 April 2006 at 11:48 PM
Congratulations! I knew at the state pageant that you would resrepent us well at the national level. As a judge I was so impressed with your skills and abilities. Bev and I are so sorry we were not able to be in Las Vegas to celebrate with you and the Nebraska family due to family circumstances. We have been yelling, screaming and cheering over your success. Our best wishes to you. We are so proud of you. Have a great year!With affection,Bev and Dave HansenSparks, Nevada
Posted by: Cha | 26 May 2012 at 07:17 PM