Is the party over for La. Democrats?

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The Louisiana Democratic Party has been losing its grip on voters and politicians, after decades of dominance. U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu is now the only Democrat holding a statewide office; until a few years ago, members of her party held a majority of statewide offices. And numerous former Democrats elected to state government seats have changed to the Republican Party. Read the Business Report cover story on the political power shift here. Send comments to editors@businessreport.com.

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