Of course it was.
If you know Gregg Tarver, everything is political.
Politics is the main reason for the monthly Caddo Republican lunch, not the weather.
Sitting with Senator Barrow Peacock and Representative Alan Seabaugh (two died in the wool Republicans) was just about catching up since the legislative session, which ended a month ago.
The same with the KEEL speakers--Mike and Erin. It’s been about two weeks since he was a call-in guest on their radio show.
And all the glad-handing and working the room was just a post 4th of July celebration for Tarver. It’s doubtful the Republican crowd were on the riverfront for the fireworks.
Tarver does not need fireworks, because he brings his own and loves doing it.
Asked from the podium by Erin about the mayor's race, Tarver stayed true to his KEEL interview. He is waiting for the authority to run.
Smart man, keeping the wife happy.
The fact that qualifying for the Shreveport mayors ends two weeks from Friday is just another coincidence.
So, the saga of "Will Tarver run for mayor" continues.
No doubt his lengthy decision-making process has a paralyzing effect on the other mayoral candidates who are trying to raise money.
His appearance at this luncheon just adds more suspense and credibility to the word on the street that he will be in the mayor's race.
But then, the day after July 4 is a slow day in Shreveport and Tarver probably was comped a meal. It’s hard to get good Mexican food on the north shore of Cross Lake.
The master political, Tarver enjoys banter with everyone and he has a quick quip to all questions. And as long as he is a "maybe" candidate, dodging the hard questions is no big task.
The drama will be over soon, probably several days before the Friday July 22 witching hour.
In the meantime, the odds that Tarver will run for mayor increased substantially yesterday.