Now that Katrina-damaged Democratic Governor Kathleen Blanco has announced she won't pursue reelection, Dem former Senator John Breaux is publicly mulling whether to jump into the race to replace her. He just released the following statement: "Now that Governor Blanco has made her decision, I am spending time with my family while seriously evaluating what is best for Louisiana, and determining whether I can be helpful for the State as a candidate for Governor. I expect to announce my intention in the near future and want to sincerely thank all the people who have offered their advice and support."

Breaux served for 18 years as a widely popular Senator, and may be the strongest Dem candidate against Bobby Jindal, the 2003 GOP nominee for Governor and currently a Congressman from the New Orleans suburbs.