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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).

7.10.10

Race-baiting Richmond feeling suprising heat in contest

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With the contest for the Second Congressional District staying closer than almost anybody had imagined it would be at this point, both incum...
6.10.10

Legal challenge magnifies need for special session

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The deficit drizzle soon may turn into a downpour which strengthens the argument for a special session within a few months of the Louisiana ...
5.10.10

No need for Jindal to give, Dardenne to get, endorsement

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It’s simple as to why Gov. Bobby Jindal feels no real need to endorse Sec. of State Jay Dardenne in the special election for Louisiana lie...
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4.10.10

Payment debate instructs on confusion over govt role

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What we must understand about government is that it is a necessary evil, and the debate over Louisiana payments to fallen and disabled servi...
3.10.10

Dardenne on ballot, Richmond off ballot big winners

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Sec. of State Jay Dardenne continued his political career upwards by drawing the perfect runoff candidate for the lieutenant governor’s job...
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...
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