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)
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)
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)
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)
(UPDATED 10/2 AM) Today is Election Day in Louisiana. About 79,200 have already voted – this figure includes nearly all of the mail in ballots. 25% of early voters were black, and the party breakdown of the early voters was 54-36-10%... (Continue reading)
One of my favorite sayings is: “smooth as a baby’s bottom”. It conjures good images. Cherubs smiling and giggling, lolling on changing tables, baby powder clouds wafting in the breeze: it’s enchanting. It’s also a crock. I’ve watched the TV... (Continue reading)
One of my favorite sayings is: “smooth as a baby’s bottom”. It conjures good images. Cherubs smiling and giggling, lolling on changing tables, baby powder clouds wafting in the breeze: it’s enchanting. It’s also a crock. I’ve watched the TV... (Continue reading)
Here’s a good rule – if someone is running for a political office and part of their platform includes the citizenry giving them more power than they currently have in order to do their job, that someone doesn’t need to... (Continue reading)