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- WILD CARD. Flake, Carol // New Republic;8/21/95, Vol. 213 Issue 8/9, p14
Profiles gubernatorial candidates who promised to reform Louisiana politics after gambling debt-ridden and indicted Governor Edwin Edwards resigned. Campaign style of Democratic state Treasurer Landrieu; Views of Charles E. Roemer on the effect of crime on the state; Other gubernatorial...
- Landrieu, Blanco and Nagin all face political Quandaries. Crouere, Jeff // New Orleans CityBusiness (1994 to 2008);11/7/2005, Vol. 26 Issue 18, p19
The article focuses on the problems faced by politicians in Louisiana. Senator Mary Landrieu's re-election would be doubtful due to the relocation of most Democrats from the state after the Hurricane Katrina. While Governor Kathleen Blanco lose some of her support as her approval rating declined...
- LOUISIANA'S LIGHTNING. Tumulty, Karen // Time;10/28/2002, Vol. 160 Issue 18, p21
Mentions the unusual election system in Louisiana. Indication that nine candidates will run against Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu in the November 5, 2002 election; Idea that 50 percent of the vote is needed or the race goes to a runoff on December 7; Significance of this year's vote,...
- Hotline Extra. Goodin, Emily // National Journal;11/3/2007, Vol. 39 Issue 44, p7
The article covers various issues related to the U.S. government published in several news sources as of November 2007. According to the "Rocky Mountain News," Representative Tom Tancredo intends to retire from politics at the end of his term. Health care stands as a central issue in the...
- After the Floods. Daniels, Doug // Politics (Campaigns & Elections);Oct2008, Vol. 29 Issue 10, p28
The article focuses on the political impact of Hurricane Katrina on Louisiana. The departure of Democratic voters to Texas, Florida and other parts of the country is expected to affect local and statewide races in Louisiana to the benefit of Republicans. The tough reelection faced by Democratic...
- Cajun Dressing. Cottle, Michelle // New Republic;10/6/2003, Vol. 229 Issue 14, p19
Profiles Louisiana Representative Billy Tauzin. In his two decades on Capitol Hill, Representative Billy Tauzin has become famous for his tall tales--most of them corny, many of them racy--about a fictional clan of ne' er-do-wells from the Cajun stretch of southeast Louisiana where Tauzin was...
- Hotline Extra. O'Brien, Maura // National Journal;10/4/2008, p8
The article covers issues on U.S. politics as of October 2008. Democrats questioned the use of state aircraft by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniel and criticized him for collecting campaign funds on trips. Critics revealed the past involvement of Democratic candidate Mary Jo Kilroy with radicals...
- On the Hill, The Storm's Just Hitting. Samuel, Terence // U.S. News & World Report;9/19/2005, Vol. 139 Issue 10, p54
Examines Hurricane Katrina's impact on the U.S. Congress' political agenda. Comments of Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu, who accused the federal government of failing her constituents; Republicans' defense of the government's initial slow response to the disaster; Criticism of the government by...
- Early favorability ratings key for those eyeing the governor's office. Hill, John // New Orleans CityBusiness (1994 to 2008);12/30/2002, Vol. 23 Issue 27, p25
Comments on the political condition in Louisiana. Ratio needed by a political candidate to be successful; Percentage of voters having a favorable opinion on lieutenant governor Kathleen Blanco; Chances of other candidates to win the gubernatorial post.
