3 Day Qualifying Period For November Election Begins Today–Senate Race “Main Event”

Political analyst Clancy Dubos told the Louisiana Radio Network: "There will be 10 to 15 million dollars spent by the time it's all over,"and probably 10 million or more just spent by the Republicans and their allies against Mary Landrieu. And she will spend probably 6 to 10 million dollars herself."

Dubos says every time Landrieu runs it's a very tough race and the toughest she's ever run and this one is no exception. He says the money is all about the "air game" but it'll be the voter turnout that will decide this election.

Dubos says tea party favorite Rob Maness will also have a significant impact on this ballot. "He takes probably 95% of his votes, or more, from Cassidy," said Dubos. "So his candidacy could help Landrieu run first but the odds still favor a runoff in December."