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).

19.3.09

Helen Sadow, 1923-2009

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(To understand why this is appearing in this space, read about my father . Thanks in advance for any comments that might be left.) While my ...
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18.3.09

Tobacco tax hike more motivated by politics than policy

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An effort to raise taxes on cigarettes illuminates not just a pair of interesting public policy questions, but also a political battle that ...
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17.3.09

"Cyberbabble" from Bossier causes credibility loss

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There’s a new word being spawned that relates to efforts by area politicians and those living off of their efforts to justify the roughly $1...
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16.3.09

In search of hypocrites, Melancon need only look in mirror

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With his latest published comments, one must wonder just what kind of cipher has been going on three terms representing Louisiana’s Third Di...
14.3.09

Fiscal conservatism in pared LA budget vitally needed

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The harshness of the budgetary conditions under which Louisiana must operate for at least the next couple of years illuminates the roadmap o...
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12.3.09

Income tax cut bills desirable if used the proper way

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State Sen. Nick Gautreaux ’s bills, SB 6 that would eliminate the state income tax on individuals, estates, and trusts over 10 years starti...
11.3.09

Plenty of posturing, little intellect present in funds request

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Partisan politics is alive and well with Democrat leaders in Louisiana’s Senate arguing for a ploy ill-conceived, counterproductive to the g...
10.3.09

With adjustment, session start bill makes sense

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From time to time comes a move to alter the regular legislative session schedule in Louisiana, and another such one is afoot. If it’s going ...
9.3.09

LA Democrats must reject attack on workers, economy

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If the likes of Democrats Sen. Mary Landrieu and Rep. Charlie Melancon genuinely and sincerely wanted to help reduce the impact of the unf...
8.3.09

Despite contrary assertions, numbers show Vitter strength

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One begins to wonder just what kind of lens through which the political world outside of Louisiana views the political life of Republican Se...
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