Billy Nungesser says he won't seek lieutenant governor's post
Times-Picayune (excerpt)

Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser on Thursday said he will not run for the open lieutenant governor's office. Nungesser had been mentioned in recent weeksas a possible candidate for the post that opened when Mitch Landrieu became mayor of New Orleans. The lieutenant governor's election is Oct. 2. Qualifying is July 7-9. In an announcement Thursday, Nungesser said a poll had been commissioned with his name on it to measure his chances of winning. His announcement did not give specific results of the poll. "When I saw the results, I was overwhelmed to see the level of support statewide I would have for such an office,'' his statement said. "After deep thought and consideration, I have decided that in the best interest of Plaquemines Parish and during this oil spill crisis, I need to stay and fight for our people, our parish, our coast and our way of life.''