The Louisiana Lieutenant Governor’s runoff was yet another example of the Republicans’ establishing an electoral beachhead in the midst of an anti Obama/Democratic wave that affected elections here in Louisiana. It didn’t hurt, either, that the Republicans had a familiar... (Continue reading)
Most of these are obvious, but some might not be… WINNERS 1. David Vitter. Three years ago this guy was political dead meat. Tonight, he’s one of the strongest Republicans in the Senate. Vitter’s 57-38 blowout of Charlie Melancon tells... (Continue reading)
Jay Dardenne has an 8-point lead over Caroline Fayard in a new poll on Tuesday’s election for Lt. Governor commissioned by WWL-TV and released tonight. The poll was conducted by Clarus Research, a Democrat-oriented polling firm run by Ron Faucheux, a... (Continue reading)
For more in-depth coverage of the Scott Angelle party switch, click here. Louisiana interim Lt. Governor Scott Angelle, appointed by Gov. Bobby Jindal to replace Mitch Landrieu when the latter won election as the mayor of New Orleans, has switched... (Continue reading)
Lots of developments as Louisiana politicos choose sides among candidates in advance of the Nov. 2 elections… First, Sen. David Vitter is now touting a raft of endorsements from Democrat politicians across the state. A campaign release today includes a... (Continue reading)
It’s the Dardenne campaign’s new spot… I’ll start off this blab-fest: I like it. Sorta.... (Continue reading)
If you’re a Republican or a conservative in Louisiana and you’re not familiar with Mike Bayham, you’ve been dealt a lousy hand – Bayham is one of the Right’s most honest and intelligent advocates in the state from his base... (Continue reading)
A week ago, 22% of Louisiana voters voted in the special election for Lieutenant Governor, and in that primary contest, Republican Secretary of State Jay Dardenne finished first with 28%, while Democratic attorney Caroline Fayard finished second with 24%.... (Continue reading)
by Carl Bernofsky In running her 2010 campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, Caroline Fayard lists honesty as one of the attributes she will bring to the position. As candidate, she has invited the public to examine what they might expect... (Continue reading)
Editor’s Note: we offered the Tea Party of Louisiana the opportunity to respond to our piece from Sunday criticizing, for tactical reasons, their decision to endorse Roger Villere for Lieutenant Governor. What follows is that response: Earlier this week, one... (Continue reading)