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Jeffrey D. Sadow is an associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport. If you're an elected official, political operative or anyone else upset at his views, don't go bothering LSUS or LSU System officials about that because these are his own views solely. This publishes five days weekly with the exception of 7 holidays. Also check out his Louisiana Legislature Log especially during legislative sessions (in "Louisiana Politics Blog Roll" below).

9.3.06

Fields, Jackson undermine Louisiana democracy

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If the Rev. Jesse Jackson is going to carpetbag in Louisiana on the conduct of elections, it would do if he got his facts straight. Then may...
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8.3.06

Blanco's risky budget fails to promote real fiscal reform

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Be prepared for a budgetary two-step coming from the administration of Gov. Kathleen Blanco : she’s going to claim it represents fundamental...
7.3.06

What hurricanes? Blanco budget promises business as usual

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Let me get this straight, six months ago the sky was falling in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, with Rita soon on her way to add insult ...
6.3.06

Black majority present in Orleans, aiding Nagin

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For awhile after Hurricane Katrina, conventional wisdom was that Republicans and white candidates electorally would be advantaged in Orleans...
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4.3.06

Lawsuit provides Landrieu opportunity against Nagin

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New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has more than reelection to worry about, having become the target of a lawsuit by the National Rifle Associatio...
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1.3.06

Katrina response used to advocate border insecurity

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Apparently Sen. Mary Landrieu isn’t the only one wanting to pile on the American Red Cross and government organizations for political gai...
28.2.06

Second, Sixth Districts unlikley to have partisan change

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On an earlier occasion I warned that superficial analysis and over-reliance on conjecture would create problems in understanding the politi...
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27.2.06

Make correct, not expedient, changes in higher education

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As is proper, Louisiana is reviewing the provision of higher education in the state in the light of the 2005 hurricane disasters. The luxury...
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26.2.06

Landrieu mayoral win creates intriguing statewide scenarios

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Last week, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu revealed one of the worst kept secrets around recent New Orleans that he will run for mayor in April. As...
23.2.06

Spread of misinformation by politicians disserves community

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Apparently, a recent rhetorical event into which Shreveport political figures inserted themselves debased education and served only to rip o...
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