New Orleans has shocked the political world tonight.
The 2nd congressional district takes in New Orleans and a few surrounding areas. It is overwhelmingly democratic, to the point that its not even considered remotely contestable for a republican. It has been represented since the 90s by Bill Jefferson, an utterly corrupt democratic who was indicted last year and will likely be in prison soon. Jefferson has faced tough fights in the primary, but always survived. Tonight was the runoff in his congressional race, and he was expected to easily beat republican also-ran Joseph Cao.
Cao won.
To say this is an upset is an understatement. Its way more than an upset, its a total shock. No one saw this coming, no one even considered the possibility that Cao could win. Nothing remotely comparable has happened wince Michael Flanagan took out Rostenkowski in '94. Just Bizarre.
Also, Paul Fleming (R) beat John Carmouche (D) in the 4th, holding onto it for the republicans. This one was supposed to be the close race.
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