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).

18.12.08

Vitter opponents' rhetoric only helping his reelection

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If his opponents want to oust Sen. David Vitter from office in 2010, they have found exactly the wrong way to do it. He now enjoys the happ...
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17.12.08

Looming deficits beg reevaluation of handling mechanisms

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As Louisiana goes forward to contend with a budget deficit of $341 million this year (so far; there are two more regularly checkpoints at mi...
15.12.08

LA tightened belt 4 years ago; it can work again

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The news about Louisiana’s looming budget deficit probably was beyond what elected officials wanted to hear – current year $341 million, and...

Months later, wisdom of line item vetoes confirmed

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Much wailing and gnashing of teeth occurred this summer when Gov. Bobby Jindal did what he said he would, cut down on state government mone...
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14.12.08

Fleming takes Democrats' best shot, likely to stay awhile

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A year ago, when Rep. Jim McCrery semi-surprisingly announced his retirement, it would have been hard to believe that an obscure coroner fr...
11.12.08

Cao win puts another nail into Melancon's House coffin

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Besides the obvious fact that the biggest loser of Anh “Joseph” Cao’s upset win over Rep. Bill Jefferson was the incumbent himself, next in...
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10.12.08

Caddo failing schools plan itself not likely to succeed

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Newcomer Caddo Parish School District Superintendent Gerald Dawkins has introduced a plan to deal with schools threatened by state takeover...
8.12.08

Fat lady sings but Carmouche doesn't yet listen

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Democrat candidate Paul Carmouche for Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District is of a mind to ask for a recount of the results from last S...
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7.12.08

Numbers show disgust at Jefferson likely ousted him

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Analysis shows the reason why Rep. Bill Jefferson lost a chance at a tenth term, even if it might have been attenuated, was his black votin...
6.12.08

Cao's stunning win shows maturity of Second District

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One would have thought that Anh “Joseph” Cao had as good a chance as anyone to turn the majority-black Louisiana Second Congressional Dist...
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