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To: D. Long who wrote (14599)	10/31/2003 5:48:14 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793622

As I recall, the logic was that if there are no roads, people won't go there, which means fewer fires. That makes some sense to me. The big fires we've had lately have all be started by people. However, it does make it more difficult to fight natural fires.

To: D. Long who wrote (14599)	10/31/2003 5:55:09 AM
From: LindyBill	Respond to of 793622

Good news for Bobby. ___________________ New poll shows Jindal taking lead in final weeks of campaign By BRETT TROXLER btroxler@wbrz.com 2theadvocate.com staff From a report by WBRZ's Marvin McGraw WBRZ file graphic For the first time since the primary election, a new independent poll shows Republican Bobby Jindal leading Democrat Kathleen Blanco with a little more than two weeks until the runoff election. The poll, including 600 voters surveyed by Marketing Research Institute, revealed 49 percent of those polled picking Jindal, 38 percent siding with Blanco, and 13 percent remaining undecided. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus four percent. A spokesman for Blanco's campaign said "every poll is a snapshot of the electorate on a particular day and time. The objective of this campaign is what voters will say on Election Day." The same poll shows Blanco's favorability rating has dropped from 66 percent two weeks ago to 47 percent this week. Jindal's has remained relatively constant at 55 percent. Increased finger pointing and allegations of negative campaigning in recent weeks have marked the campaign "Well, I'm just totally puzzled by the attack ad on TV by my opponent, saying that I have run negative ads," Blanco said Wednesday. "I have not." On Thursday Jindal answered questions from a panel of mayors from across Louisiana in a forum by the Louisiana Municipal Association. "My message to them will be the message that we're delivering to every voter in Louisiana, 'Support Bobby Jindal, because he's the candidate most likely to bring change,'" Jindal said prior to the forum. Blanco was absent from the forum because she spent the day campaigning in North Louisiana. Her campaign said she could not attend because of a scheduling conflict. "I guess that I'm a little disappointed that Blanco's not here," said New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. Nagin, possibly the most coveted public official who has not yet chimed in an endorsement, said his decision could transcend party lines. "I think this race is bigger than partisan politics, so I'm not saying I am going to cross the line, but I'm definitely open to it," said Nagin, who supported Randy Ewing in the primary. Nagin's endorsement could come as early as next Monday. 2theadvocate.com