DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on Don Cazayoux's victory in the special election runoff in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. With tonight's win, the Democratic majority in Congress has expanded to 235-198.

    "Congratulations to Don Cazayoux on his hard fought victory. Don's independence and commitment to putting middle class Louisianans first inspired people from across the political spectrum to support his fight for change.

    For the second time this cycle, Republicans were reminded that 'all politics is local.' House Republicans tried to nationalize this election, illegally coordinated with Freedom's Watch, used false and deceptive special interest smears, and funneled nearly a million dollars into a district that Republicans held for more than three decades. Don won by focusing on the concerns of LA-06 voters -- good paying jobs, affordable health care, and better education.

    Don Cazayoux will be a tremendous asset to our Democratic Caucus, as we continue fighting to strengthen our economy and ease the squeeze on America's struggling middle class families.

UPDATE: Speaker Pelosi's Statement on Don Cazayoux's Special Election Runoff Victory in Louisiana's Sixth Congressional District:

    On behalf of the Democratic Caucus, I welcome Congressman-elect Don Cazayoux to the House of Representatives and congratulate him on his stunning victory. As I tell every new Member, your title 'Representative' is your job description.

    Don will be an independent Representative for the people of Louisiana's Sixth District. They showed today that they, like the vast majority of Americans, demand a New Direction for our country. Louisianans embraced Don's positive message of strengthening America's middle class by investing in education, creating jobs, making health care more affordable and bringing our brave men and women home from Iraq. His ability to work across party lines and build consensus will be a wonderful addition to the New Direction Congress.

    Don Cazayoux's victory this evening proves once again that Americans across our country want real solutions and reject Republicans' negative attacks.

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Bravo!

Wake up, life is lovely!

Suppose you scrub your ethical skin until it shines, but inside there is no music, then what? Kabir

Hehehe!

LA-06:
Don Cazayoux - $809,806
DCCC - $1,185,396
Third Party Total: $150,000
Democrats LA-06 Total - $2,145,202
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Woody Jenkins - $462,038
NRCC - $436,000
Third Party Total: $755,000
Republicans LA-06 Total - $1,653,038

LA-06 alone was 6.14% of the NRCC COH, but if you add MS-01 so far, that's another 13.84%

It's also great that Freedom Watch and Club for Growth blow three quarters of a million bucks.