People came from all over the country to study Louisiana politics, and rightly so.
Suddenly, the high theater of Louisiana politics has become deadly serious to both parties.
Either way, a runoff will bring a flood of money and the national spotlight to Louisiana politics for the next month.
Those who follow Louisiana politics detect a general yearning for change among the voters.
That leaves the field to the interloping film makers, who seem too innocent to play at Louisiana politics.
Couhig has been active in Louisiana politics since 1971.
This election also marked the definitive end of the Long era in Louisiana politics.
"The fact that one of the major candidates withdrew just a couple of days before the election is unprecedented in Louisiana politics."
Brown writes extensively on Louisiana politics and public affairs through his Internet blog.
Her greatest challenge may be surviving Louisiana politics.