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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).

17.6.17

The Advocate column, Jun. 18, 2017

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Edwards to blame for special session http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/jeff_sadow/article_f9b6b8ac-5132-11e7-9527-7b53e17422a...
15.6.17

Vote shows LA political thinking still immature

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The maturation of Louisiana’s politics, the incomplete evolution of which has kept the state behind the curve, still appears unfulfilled. ...
14.6.17

Left especially must heed Graves' call for civility

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This is what you get when you start carrying around a mock severed head of the president . A gunman took dozens of shots at several Republ...
13.6.17

Edwards budget crisis gamble likely to backfire

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I f Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards wanted to avoid political defeat on Louisiana’s budget, he managed to set himself up to make it more ine...
12.6.17

Peterson conduct illustrates liberalism's bankruptcy

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Democrat Sen. Karen “Pottymouth” Peterson strikes again, illustrating the bankruptcy of ideas within her political party. Until the past ...
10.6.17

The Advocate column, Jun. 11, 2017

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Dumping gas tax hike a blessing, will force lawmakers to be responsible, efficient http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/jeff_sado...
8.6.17

Budget deal moves closer to right-sizing LA govt

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It seems like things don’t change: the University of Oklahoma just keeps on winning gymnastics and softball national championships. But ...
7.6.17

Tax reform dead until Democrats relent on tax hikes

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If we learned anything from the Louisiana Legislature’s stab at tax reform during this regular session, it’s that key Democrats mistake tax ...
6.6.17

Milkovich hopes meritless suit distracts from record

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After northwest Louisiana’s Republican state senator afflicted with political schizophrenia had a rough go of it by proxy this spring, his D...
5.6.17

Veto bill to reduce LA penchant for overregulation

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Louisiana’s penchant for overregulation strikes again , in this case concerning new car sales , that a governor’s veto can correct. SB 107...
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