Louisiana Democrats need to worry about him siphoning off their voters too
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"It is my belief that America does better together ? not split, fractured, splintered," he said. "I liked it when George Bush ran for office and talked about bringing everyone together. I haven't liked the result. We have an executive who seems to be a good man but who could stand some good counsel."
Ex-Governor's Possible Run Is Talk of Louisiana Senate Race
Buddy Roemer's chance of winning would be small, analysts say, but his effect would not be.
By Scott Gold
Times Staff Writer
May 29, 2004
HOUSTON ? There are moments, amid the din of Louisiana's halls of power, when it seems like Charles "Buddy" Roemer III is the only person who has not declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. Still, he's getting the lion's share of the buzz.
In an interview this week, the Democrat - turned - Republican ? who served as Louisiana governor from 1988 to 1992 ? gave the strongest indication yet that he would like to jump back into politics. Though most analysts have said his chances of victory would be slim, the effect of his candidacy could be enormous.
