With the news earlier today that state rep Walker Hines, a 26-year old Democrat who is preparing a run for Secretary of State, is switching parties to the GOP, Louisiana Republican Party chairman Roger Villere put out a statement crowing... (Continue reading)
Comes today word that John Alario, Louisiana’s Mr. Democrat for decades in the state legislature, says he might want to switch parties and become a Republican. Alario says he’s “pondering” a switch and will make a decision by year’s end.... (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)
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)
Louisiana’s reticent governor notwithstanding, love is in the air in the Bayou State today. The state’s major political candidates are picking up support from high-profile public officials and also-ran candidates alike, shaping the field for the Nov. 2 elections. The... (Continue reading)
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s refusal to support Louisiana Republican candidates in federal races stoked a modicum of controversy a few weeks ago when he failed to endorse Sen. David Vitter after the latter secured the party’s nomination with 88 percent of... (Continue reading)
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s refusal to support Louisiana Republican candidates in federal races stoked a modicum of controversy a few weeks ago when he failed to endorse Sen. David Vitter after the latter secured the party’s nomination with 88 percent of... (Continue reading)
Last night, Louisiana held its primary election for local and statewide races, as well as a Republican Congressional runoff for a House seat down in south Louisiana. Though turnout was higher than the August 28 Congressional primary (7% turnout in... (Continue reading)
Last night, Louisiana held its primary election for local and statewide races, as well as a Republican Congressional runoff for a House seat down in south Louisiana. Though turnout was higher than the August 28 Congressional primary (7% turnout in... (Continue reading)
Winners… 1. Jeff Landry – for all the garbage delivered to his doorstep in rapid-fire fashion by the Hunt Downer campaign, Landry’s 65 percent showing in the 3rd District race was better than even his campaign were hoping for. With... (Continue reading)