The other thread that this was discussed on is now closed (???), but I thought it important to clear up an erroneous news report about Mayor Nagin.
From NOLA.com:
CORRECTION
Nagin rented Dallas condo: New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin did not purchase a house in Dallas, as was stated incorrectly in Sunday coverage. Instead, he rented a condo for his family and then returned to New Orleans, according to mayoral spokeswoman Sally Forman.
From NOLA.com:
CORRECTION
Nagin rented Dallas condo: New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin did not purchase a house in Dallas, as was stated incorrectly in Sunday coverage. Instead, he rented a condo for his family and then returned to New Orleans, according to mayoral spokeswoman Sally Forman.