"As she builds support for her bid to oust embattled Rep. William Jefferson (D), Louisiana state Rep. Karen Carter (D) is getting help from several influential Louisiana Democrats, including former Sens. J. Bennett Johnston and John Breaux and former Rep. Chris John," reports Roll Call.
Carter "has built a broad coalition of support, which includes business community and organized labor leaders, and she is also touting the backing of influential New Orleans Republicans."
Meanwhile, USA Today covers the bribery scandal which has Jefferson "fighting for his political life following eight House terms in which he faced little opposition at election time."
http://politicalwire.com/archives/2006/09/12/in_louisiana_carter_challenge_builds_support.html
