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)
This morning, Monroe-based Louisiana political talk host Moon Griffon launched an attack on Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate Jay Dardenne, calling him unsuitable for conservative votes in November. “Under no circumstances will I vote for Jay Dardenne for Lt. Governor,” Griffon,... (Continue reading)
This morning, Monroe-based Louisiana political talk host Moon Griffon launched an attack on Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate Jay Dardenne, calling him unsuitable for conservative votes in November. “Under no circumstances will I vote for Jay Dardenne for Lt. Governor,” Griffon,... (Continue reading)
Since the 1970’s, many local gas pumps have borne a sticker indicating that the gasoline being dispensed “may contain up to 10% ethanol.” Ethanol from corn, most likely. The agriculture lobby loves it. The politicians who have benefited, and continue... (Continue reading)
There are two ways of looking at last night’s results. There is the point of view already being trumpeted by the Washington establishment that “Primary night yields good news for Obama, Dems.” There is, however, still the reality that in the 22... (Continue reading)
…did the Clintons invite President Obama to Chelsea’s wedding?... (Continue reading)
(Click here for analysis of 1992-2010 turnover) Thought #1: Putting this year’s turnover in perspective While the fact that (so far) four incumbent Congressmen have lost in their primaries might be indicative of an anti incumbent election, this number actually pales... (Continue reading)
The New York Post has the story of a rather unfortunate campaign fundraising mailer on behalf of the DSCC which ought to set off guffaws: Former President Clinton has sent out a fundraising letter on behalf of the Democratic Senatorial... (Continue reading)