Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, who became the public face of frustration with the federal response to the Gulf oil spill, says he’s considering a bid for lieutenant governor this fall. Nungesser posted a letter to supporters on his website today, asking for campaign contributions and saying he’s weighing the race against fellow Republican Jay Dardenne. Dardenne won a special election last fall and is running to retain the seat in October. Nungesser says as he works on oil spill recovery efforts, he’s realized that the lieutenant governor will be crucial in helping to rebuild the state’s image. The lieutenant governor oversees state tourism and marketing efforts.
Nungesser considers run for lieutenant governor
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