(AP) — Republican Attorney General Buddy Caldwell’s re-election bid has gotten the backing of U.S. Sen. David Vitter.
The Times-Picayune says Vitter cited Caldwell’s opposition to the new federal health care law and his support for tougher immigration enforcement laws among the reasons for the endorsement.
Former U.S. Rep. Ahn “Joseph” Cao, a Republican from New Orleans, has announced that he will challenge Caldwell in the Oct. 22 primary. Qualifying for the race is Sept. 6-8.
 
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