The House Is Set, Almost
Caddo Parish DA Paul Carmouche (D) conceded defeat to physician John Fleming (R) in the 12/6 LA-04 race this p.m. Fleming's lead was 350 votes. Carmouche, in a statement: "Of more than 92,000 votes cast throughout the 13 parishes of this district, it appears that our campaign has fallen slightly short. I will not ask for a recount of any of the paper ballots, and I offer my warmest congratulations to Dr. Fleming."
There was mixed signals out of Carmouche's camp as to whether he'd seek a recount, but tonight's statement puts an end to this race. Only a recount in VA-05 (where atty Tom Perriello (D) is almost certain to hold his 700+ -vote lead) remains to be decided in this fall's House contests. If that result does hold, Dems will have picked up 21 seats this fall. That would give Dems 257 seats to the GOP's 178.
(TIM SAHD)