Landrieu, Louisiana and Drilling

This is what happens when a Democrat embraces domestic energy production. In what was considered by most (including myself) as the most vulnerable senate seat in the country, Mary Landrieu has opened up a 16 point lead. Part of this is a big problem on the part of the Republicans to capitalize on an opportunity, but Rasmussen suggests another possibility.

At the same time, Landrieu has been one of the few Democrats to openly support calls for lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling. That issue is very popular with voters nationwide and in Louisiana. Last month's poll found that 75% of Louisiana voters favored offshore drilling.When "leaners" are included in the current polling, it's Landrieu 56% Kennedy 39%. Landrieu is seeking her third six-year term.

So while Daily Kos is crowing about their senate opportunities, they still are apparently oblivious to the reason that their most vulnerable Democrat is flying high. Stop and think what this election would look like if the Democrats jettisoned the environmental lobby and started campaigning on domestic energy, domestic energy jobs, and domestic energy production... in all shapes and sizes including oil.

The Republicans would be sunk. Good thing for them it won't happen.