Between The Lines

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).

13.9.06

Landrieu needs to demonstrate effectiveness on oil bill

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We’ve heard enough claims from Sen. Mary Landrieu about her presumed contributions to Louisiana. The stalled oil extraction bill in Congres...
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12.9.06

Better ideas needed to pay off LA insurance debt

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In an apparent reversal from her view at the end of the last legislative session, Gov. Kathleen Blanco appears like she’s closing the barn ...
11.9.06

Louisiana blogosphere having impact on political news?

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I’m a bit surprised that “old media” journalist Jeremy Alford didn’t go to the horse’s mouth when he wrote his latest piece wondering whethe...
10.9.06

State to pay needless fines to make politicians look good

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Once again, Louisiana elected officials have played politics to cover up for their incompetence. Once again, Louisiana citizens will have to...
9.9.06

Talk now is cheap; next year Jindal will best Blanco

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Tentative discussions have begun on who will run for governor of Louisiana next year. Chatter is fine, but it’s unlikely to change the basic...
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7.9.06

Louisiana political culture helps stymie minor candidates

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It’s never a lot of fun to rain on somebody’s parade, to dampen their enthusiasm, but … people not running as Democrats or Republicans in Lo...
6.9.06

Bus drivers concern them, but does educational quality?

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The incident involving a school bus driver who had black children sit at the back of the bus is not likely to go away given the agitation do...
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5.9.06

Commitment to free markets will kickstart N.O. recovery

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In a recent analysis of New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin’s performance in spurring recovery in the city, the author curiously proposes that he cu...
4.9.06

Upcoming most meaningful Secretary of State race ever?

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Even if the Secretary of State is the third-ranking executive official in Louisiana, the citizenry typically has little interest in a positi...
3.9.06

Lee film public relations disaster for Louisiana

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Never mistake the vast majority of movie critics for sophisticated critical thinkers (although there are exceptions to that rule, one presen...
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