We interrupt the debate blogging to give you an update on the Louisiana caucus…

I’m told this by a source in Louisiana who is a veteran hand in that state’s politics, and has been reliable in the past. I have not verified this account, however…

Over 80 percent of the pro-life, pro-family slate delegates to the state convention have now committed to McCain. That’s over 60 percent of the delegates to the state convention and a majority in 5 of the 7 congressional districts, plus the 3 RNC members. That means that 41 of the 47 delegates in Louisiana are now McCain’s (unless another candidate magically receives over 50 percent in the Feb 9 primary). The other six will probably be his as well — they just aren’t yet.