Today was the jungle primary for the Louisiana governor's race, and the burning question is whether Republican Rep. Bobby Jindal will win this one outright with 50%+, or or will be forced into a November 6 runoff against the runner-up (likely one of two Democrats, State Sen. Walter Boasso or State PSC Commissioner Foster Campbell).
Unfortunately Jindal has been favored all along, ever since former Democratic Sen. John Breaux removed himself from consideration last spring. He has been polling in the high 40s, dangerously close to the 50% mark, so the Dems' turnout operation will be concentrated on keeping him under that magic number. But even in a November 6 runoff analysts overwhelmingly expect Jindal to become the Bayou's next Governor. Big picture, though: a loss here is very likely to be canceled out by a pickup in Kentucky.
Anyway, what do you think? Take the poll and ANYBODY, feel free to comment with your thoughts, predictions, concerns (but not "concerns"), gossip, and incoming results. Louisianians, what's the word on the street tonight?
EDIT: It's been called: Jindal's got it with over 50%. Luckily, Mitch Landrieu stayed on top for Lt. Gov. That'll be fun. Anyone checking the state legislative races?