Landrieu , first elected in 1996 , compared herself to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Cassidy to an unknown rookie . Sen. Mary Landrieu lost her Senate seat to Republican challenger Bill Nelson on Saturday . Landrieu 's supporters put on a brave face until the end .
Sen. Mary Landrieu lost her Senate seat to Republican challenger Bill Nelson on Saturday . Landrieu 's supporters put on a brave face until the end .