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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).

3.11.12

GOP defectors on contract put image before conservatism

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It’s a wacky time in the Louisiana Legislature when self-proclaimed Republican conservatives team up with liberal Democrats to try to defeat...
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1.11.12

Orleans history confirms wisdom to approve term limits

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While this space has provided guidance on statewide Amendments 1 through 9 in upcoming elections, there remains for voters in 67 school di...
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31.10.12

Populist hot air on contract won't arrest sinking fortunes

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Part of the last gasps of populism in Louisiana has come as hot air from opponents of the administrative decision to get the state out of th...
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30.10.12

Partnered with downsizing, consolidated LSU plan good

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While the proposed reconfiguration of the Louisiana State University System brings with it many salutary characteristics and strengths, the...
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29.10.12

Kennedy's populist rhetoric suggests insincere conservatism

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Since his dramatic pivot from the political left to right after his defeat for the U.S. Senate in 2004, the question always about state Tre...
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28.10.12

Instruct lucky Republicans on proper LA Legislature role

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If you see one of the few Republicans to sign on to the idea floated by state Rep. Dee Richard , ultimately failing, to call a special sessi...
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25.10.12

GOP petitioners gamble their, LA Legislature's power

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Emitting a yawp for “legislative independence” at the expense of losing personal and Legislative power? For a handful of Louisiana Republica...
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24.10.12

Legislators need not sacrifice power to satisfy left's agenda

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If perhaps state Rep. Dee Richard can manage to swing a third of the Senate to request a special session of the Louisiana Legislature, sett...
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23.10.12

End solar credits, industry greed, raiding taxpayer wallets

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The Louisiana Legislature’s Revenue Study Commission grinds on, with its most recent review revealing greed, arrogance, and presumption of ...
22.10.12

Impending race to show which Republican joins Court

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Get ready for a unpredictable Supreme Court District 5 contest to replace retiring Chief Justice Kitty Kimball where the only thing predict...
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