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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).

2.11.23

Edwards confirms bad policy new BESE must change

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It’s tough to keep Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards from giving Louisiana the middle-fingered salute when he’s determined, and that’s why the...
1.11.23

Surplus start for Landry to dodge poison pills

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The gift for incoming governor Republican Atty. Gen. Jeff Landry is both not enough to help much with the trap set by spendthrifts leaving ...
31.10.23

Conservative LA govt to affect media environment

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The old aphorism that you never should quarrel with somebody who buys ink by the barrel may become less and less valid with the ascension of...
30.10.23

Johnson promotion may affect LA map controversy

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While much of the obvious has been covered in how the ascension of Republican Speaker Mike Johnson to that post will affect Louisiana poli...
29.10.23

BC Council changes portend same for Bossier Jury?

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With most through to another four years of office, in their latest meeting Bossier Parish police jurors reverted to their typical arrogance ...
26.10.23

GOP must stop Edwards rail boondoggle power play

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Perhaps it’s merely a reflection of a fantasy, or more seriously a last-gasp effort to stamp an agenda about to be washed entirely out to se...
25.10.23

Johnson ascension quick, remarkable rise to top

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Within the past two weeks, Louisiana conservatives have hit the jackpot. First, Republican Atty. Gen. Jeff Landry won the governorship impr...
24.10.23

Turnout may cost Democrats winnable Caddo race

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Unless Democrats find a way to rally their voters, they will let slip away the sheriff’s post in Caddo Parish. Earlier this month, the she...
23.10.23

Routed Democrats may suffer more shock losses

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The Republican rout in state elections this month may presage even more momentum in that direction for next month’s runoff elections, perhap...
22.10.23

Johnson may yet bring House speakership to LA

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Louisiana will have another bite at the apple when Republican Rep. Mike Johnson receives consideration for the U.S. House of Representative...
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