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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).

4.10.08

Fourth District Democrat runoff to please Republicans

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Entering the party primary elections, the big questions were whether a Second District runoff for Democrats would include incumbent Rep. Bil...
3.10.08

GOP candidates, activists worry about Gorman weakness

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It’s unusual that Republican candidates attack one another prior to a party primary, particularly when the eventual nominee will face a comp...
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2.10.08

Same overregulation folly as federal govt looms for LA

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It’s unfortunate to hear that recent hurricanes will cause thousands of dollars of out-of-pocket expenses for some Louisianans who sustained...
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1.10.08

Real change, not new positions, needed in LA schools

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Louisiana’s Department of Education passed out another golden parachute to a state legislator, the beneficiary this time being former state...
30.9.08

Saving bonanza, redeeming debt puts LA on solid ground

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Testimony taken by Louisiana’s Revenue Estimating Conference for its official forecast due in a couple of months confirms the recovery bubbl...
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29.9.08

Recusal reform, not public financing, best for judicial races

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As has been argued previously , Louisiana would do well to move away from elected state judges to a system where executive appointments with...
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28.9.08

Why does identified unneeded health spending continue

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Surely there is something more to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget ’s not approving cost reductions deemed necessary by Louisia...
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25.9.08

Cazayoux misleading goes beyond ads to issues

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In the rough and tumble of politics and with the First Amendment in place, you can’t ensure honest impressions will be conveyed about you as...
24.9.08

Sterlization idea needs rethink to address attitudes

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State Rep. John LaBruzzo has floated the idea of a new natality program designed to discourage births among those of lower socioeconomic st...
23.9.08

On sugar issue, McCain principled, Landrieu hypocritical

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The issue of sugar subsidies does a wonderful job of confounding ideological principle in Louisiana and in this year’s federal elections of ...
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