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In New Orleans Reelection Bid, Nagin Faces a Crowded Field
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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Edited | Ralphie Feb 23, 2006 04:07pm |
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| Category | Perspective |
| Media | Newspaper - Washington Post |
| News Date | Thursday, February 23, 2006 10:05:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | It's a wonder anybody would want the mayor's job. But a host of people do. Nagin will be running for reelection against at least 10 challengers.
One of Nagin's most formidable opponents, Lt. Gov. Mitchell J. Landrieu, announced his candidacy Wednesday, and to many political observers here that means the race is on. It is a sprint, not a marathon. The nonpartisan primary election will be held April 22, with the top two vote-getters facing a runoff in May, if necessary.
Nagin said he is not surprised that a number of people are running against him, but he noted that he thinks he has a good record, that his city is on the mend and that an increasing number of people are coming back and starting to rebuild. New Orleans, he said, has entered its rebuilding phase. "You shouldn't be changing leaders in the middle of this crisis," Nagin said. |
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