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Political History: Edwards (the first) loses (sort of) the governorship
Last week marked the 32nd anniversary (Oct. 24, 1987) of three-term Gov. Edwin Edwards losing his throne to then-Congressman Buddy Roemer. […]
Articles by Jeremy Alford
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Analysis: Rural parishes represent hurdle in governor’s race
Several rural parishes that supported Gov. John Bel Edwards in 2015 are now solidly in the corner of GOP challenger Eddie Rispone, or are at least leaning his way, creating what could become a critical roadblock for the incumbent’s re-election campaign. […]
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Are national politics driving early voting?
The early voting process, still somewhat of a novelty in Louisiana but catching on with voters like wildfire, has consultants and political junkies scratching their heads this year. […]
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In Louisiana: Why Spain wasn’t in a big hurry to claim its prize
The Louisiana colony went through a period when it was treated as though it belonged to no one. Neither country — France nor Spain — felt responsible for the colony. […]
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Campaigns preparing for early voting push
Louisiana’s early voting period for this fall’s elections, is scheduled to kick off with a certain amount of political fanfare. […]
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POLITICAL HISTORY: New Iberia is the new capital!
No, you didn’t read that wrong. And, no, Attorney General Jeff Landry of New Iberia did not somehow become governor through the line of succession and then move government operations westward. […]
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ANALYSIS: Third-party watch underway in insurance race
In a statewide race drawing very little coverage from the mainstream press, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon appears to maintain a traditional incumbent’s edge over challenger Tim Temple, whose most recent television commercials are nonetheless capturing the attention of Louisiana’s politicos. […]
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Tricky Dick, Joe D. & bonding over Watergate
How did a spirited Democratic congressman from such a far-flung, uniquely Louisiana locale as Plain Dealing become a singular source of light for a broken Republican president who was anything but plain in the way he dealt with one of the most scandalous periods in American history? […]
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Governor may have to fight for national cash
With aggressive gubernatorial campaigns in Kentucky and Mississippi on tap for 2019, competition for national Democratic dollars could become fierce right when Gov. John Bel Edwards needs the re-election loot most. […]