29 Nov

Kennedy to Challenge Landrieu

Political Wire has learned that Lousiana state Treasurer John Kennedy (R) -- who switched his party affiliation to the Republican Party earlier this year -- will challenge Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) in 2008. The official announcement will be early next year though he began soliciting campaign contributions for the bid today.

In an email to supporters today, Kennedy released the results of a Zogby poll that shows him leading Landrieu, 45% to 38%.

CQ has a good backgrounder on the race which Leans Democratic.

Update: The Baton Rouge Advocate confirms that Kennedy is running.

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