So, now, for the third time in two

years, the GOP will have a shot at one of the top three elective offices in

the state. Republicans blew the chance to unseat Sen. Mary Landrieu last

year by running a mediocre candidate. Republicans blew the Louisiana

governor’s race this fall in large part because Bobby Jindal made a fatal

strategic error in not responding to a devastating attack ad by his

Democratic opponent (I’ve also heard from insiders that the Jindal campaign

was poorly organized and ineffective on the ground, with GOTV effort; that’s

where the well-organized Louisiana Democratic Party has it all over the

Louisiana GOP, which is a mess). So, what now? It seems that State Rep.

David Vitter will run for the seat. I hear he’s a solid conservative, but

that he does not play well with others; his abrasiveness, I’m told, will be

problematic on the campaign trail. How about Jindal? We know he’s a terrific

candidate, has tremendous statewide name recognition, and won’t make the

same errors as last time.

Personally, I’d love to see a Sen. Jindal representing my home state in

Washington; shoot, I’d love to see a Sen. Jindal, period.