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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).

30.9.10

Little things matter when running for political office

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Little, idiosyncratic things can decide why people vote the way they do, and even decide elections, especially at the local level where issu...
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29.9.10

Jindal berm bet pays off with coastal restoration help

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This summer, Gov. Bobby Jindal went all in when he pursued a controversial plan to respond to the calamitous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexi...
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28.9.10

Landrieu efforts low on substance, high on propaganda

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While the uninformed and partisan breathlessly cooed over Pres. Barack Obama ’s signing of legislation pushed by and an initiative taken by ...
27.9.10

TEA Party impact likely muted in upcoming state races

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So with some state and a slew of local elections coming Louisiana’s way at the end of this week, how will the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Par...
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26.9.10

Lucky local govts need long-term thinking on largesse

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While the consumption decisions of individual recipients of Haynesville Shale largesse might be described as any or all of intriguing, humor...
23.9.10

Shreveport history possible, Fleming repeat probable

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Qualifying for fall election contests brought some interesting races, which may produce historical events for Shreveport. This space ha...
22.9.10

Melancon, unable to handle truth, reverts to playbook

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Increasingly, it’s difficult to take Democrat Rep. Charlie Melancon seriously about anything he says as he experiences the death throes of ...
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21.9.10

Law appropriate to prevent additional killing at clinics

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If we are to have legalized killing in Louisiana, at least let’s hold down the collateral damage. But some aren’t even willing to curb their...
20.9.10

Only conservative can derail Dardenne for lt gov

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Regardless of the real motivations of candidates in the special election for Louisiana’s lieutenant governor’s job, as early voting has beg...
19.9.10

Few candidates want lt gov office for what it actually does

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With a potential free pass into the Governor’s Mansion potentially in the offing, a number of politically ambition politicians are taking a ...
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