But one of the things that I would like to just point out relative to this is that New Orleans is largely an African American community, both pre-Katrina and post-Katrina. RIGAMER: Well, given his position in the primary, it is a noteworthy victory. Nagin says he defies conventional wisdom. GREG RIGAMER (Political and Demographic Analyst): Happy to do it, Debbie.ĮLLIOTT: Mayor Nagin won with 52% of the vote, compared to 48% for his challenger, Lt. I hope they stay, but if they don't I'll send them a postcard.ĮLLIOTT: Greg Rigamer is a political and demographic analyst, and he joins me from New Orleans to talk about Ray Nagin's victory and the direction he plans to take the city. So I don't worry about that stuff, because I think there is enough interest around the country that we are going to attract top business people. Business people are predators, and if the economic opportunities are here, they're going to stay. Mayor NAGIN: So I hear all their rhetoric about them leaving.
Nagin confronted his critics, taking aim at the business leaders who have complained about the slow recovery.
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