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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).

29.11.07

Kennedy Senate run hand forced by past preferences

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In the worst-kept secret since, well, Gov.-elect Bobby Jindal said he would run for that office, Republican Louisiana state Treasurer John ...
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28.11.07

Elections set up redistricting for more GOP gains

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A recent opinion offered that the results of the 2010 census likely would cost Louisiana a seat in the House, and that might be the 1st Dist...
27.11.07

Jindal needs to emulate Strain to get successful staff

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Incoming Agriculture Secretary Mike Strain appears to have rebuffed calls from some to keep a large portion of outgoing commissioner Bob Od...
26.11.07

Solid LA ethics reform not difficult; only requires will

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Within two months Gov.-elect Bobby Jindal overwhelmingly is likely to keep his paramount campaign promise and thereby call a special sessio...
25.11.07

Transformation of Landrieu to moderate now beginning

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With 2007 election results screaming at her and a 2008 reelection date looming, look for Democrat Sen. Mary Landrieu to begin defying her p...
22.11.07

Thanksgiving Day, 2007.

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This column publishes usually every Sunday through Thursday after noon (sometimes even before; maybe even after sundown on busy days) U.S. C...
21.11.07

EBR numbers compensate little for Democrat losses

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Much attention has been given to displacement effects of the 2005 hurricane disasters in Louisiana, particularly in Orleans Parish but also,...
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20.11.07

Crossover voting may not affect upcoming Senate race

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Perhaps an item that slipped by the consciousness of observers was election results in New Orleans that contradicted long-held conventional ...
19.11.07

Term limits overcame personalistic, incumbency effects

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I know some people who refuse to leave home after dark on New Year’s Eve because they argue it’s “amateur night” for partiers and therefore ...
17.11.07

GOP wins elections battle; policy war outcome uncertain

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It wasn’t Republicans’ wildest dreams met in the general election runoff for Louisiana state offices, but it should satisfy those partisans ...
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