Not at all. Those are old Democrats who are now basically Republicans. Without Clinton running against two candidates, LA hasn't been battleground ever really. I mean it was part of Carter's coalition, but since 1968 has been Republican and even in 1964.
Clinton won 52% in LA in 1996, so certainly nobody spoiled it for Dole, and even Gore was within single-digits here. Try again.
Clinton also won 52% in WV in 1996 and Gore was within single digits, yet no one would claim that state was going to be a battleground. Same holds for Louisiana, just not to the same degree.
