What if: Control of the Senate depends upon Louisiana run-off?

[tmthforu94]

Considering how close her voting record has been to the Democratic leadership, Landrieu's only shot at winning this election to begin with is by localizing it, which so far, she has done well. If you go to a run-off with so much on the line, that will be completely thrown out the window - both sides will be sending their stars there to campaign, and you can betcha that millions will be spent.

This is a state that swung pretty heavy against Obama in 2008, and while his numbers there aren't as bad as I would have expected, they're not good. Cassidy would win.

If Republicans were feeling evil in Louisiana, they'd be smart to encourage a couple of Democrats to run in this race, particularly an African-American who may be able to peel some votes from Landrieu. Anything possible to keep her under 50%.