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).

28.4.12

LA Democrats' leadership choice ensures continued slide

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The new overseer has got different equipment and is a couple of shades darker than the old one, but the party’s fortunes seem very unlik...
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26.4.12

Obama budget blows to LA subvert his fiscal agenda

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Louisiana can’t help that Pres. Barack Obama served up a one-two punch to the state’s economy. What can be dealt with is its response, wi...
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25.4.12

Normally compliant voters send Bossier schools message

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It was a tale of several northwest Louisiana local governing authorities this weekend concerning funding propositions for local governments,...
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24.4.12

Image before issues backfires on LA Democrats

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It seems very likely that Pres. Barack Obama will wrap up the Democrats’ nomination for the presidency after today, regardless of the e...
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23.4.12

Electioneering note reminds educrats need supervision

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Passing reform legislation is one thing. Getting it implemented when those who have benefitted from the previous system are part of that e...
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22.4.12

Populist hypocrisy should not stop prison privatization

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Populism and hypocrisy can make for a potent mix, but it still may not be enough to derail efforts to improve Louisiana state government e...
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19.4.12

Anti-bullying bill ready to overcome political posturing

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The issue of school bullying deserves better than to be used as a political prop by one state legislator, but, fortunately, another appears...
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18.4.12

Debased rhetoric again appears to try derailing reform

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As the debate over changes to the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, one particular red herring has come up in an attempt to stym...
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17.4.12

Different Senate outcomes in NW LA provide same lesson

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Louisiana's Legislature has reconvened for a new term, with few incumbents of any kind running for office not winning. State Senate cont...
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16.4.12

Compromise hopefully will not moot LA education reform

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Perhaps although necessary for bill success, a potential poison pill provision in the recently-passed incipient law that permits Louisiana’...
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