Breaux is out.
Former U.S. Sen. John Breaux said Friday that he will not be a candidate for governor this year.
Breaux made the announcement just hours after Attorney General Charles Foti declined to issue a legal opinion on Breaux's qualifications to run. A spokeswoman for Breaux said the lack of a definitive ruling persuaded him to back away from a campaign he has flirted with for weeks.
Democratic Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu, most recently seen losing a race of New Orleans mayor, is interested in running. Former Democratic Rep. Chris John, most recently seen getting crushed by now-Sen. David Vitter, is as well.
This governorship is likely going Red.
Update: Great numbers analysis on the potential alternatives to Breaux from the Daily Kingfish -- a new Louisiana group blog.