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Louisiana race tests GOP momentum in New Orleans district
In Louisiana First District voters head to special election as Republican Bob Livingston challenges Democrat Ron Faucheux in New Orleans area. White House and Democratic operatives see the race as a gauge of Carter era policy support amid GOP gains in prior specials. Conservatism, energy, and Panama issues drive voter sentiment and party strategy ahead of the election.
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