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Trump calling Louisiana Governor Edwards, a liar, is stranger than fiction
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Are you serious?
That’s how I felt when I saw Donald Trump’s commercial as he screamed to his rally crowd that Louisiana must reject current Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards.
Bad enough that Louisiana Republicans have to import a national figure into the state to tell us whom should be our governor. But if they are going to do so, please bring in someone with real credibility than bringing in a clown who is always tripping over his falsehoods.
Desperate Democrats play Duke card in Louisiana Governor's race
Written by Jeff Crouere
It has been thirty years since David Duke won his only election victory, as a State Representative, in Louisiana. He followed that race with losses for U.S. Senate, Governor of Louisiana, U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate.
Today, his following is mostly based online and outside of Louisiana and his political standing in Louisiana is non-existent. Nevertheless, liberals continue to resurrect the name of David Duke, former KKK leader, to motivate African American voters in Louisiana to support Democrats.
Eddie Rispone's elephant in the room: President Donald Trump
Written by Jim Brown
In the first primary governor’s race here in the Bayou State, incumbent John Bel Edwards looked to be on the verge of a first primary victory. Then at the last minute, the President blew into the state. It made a huge difference, and now Edwards is in the political fight of his life being challenged by political newcomer and Trump ally Eddie Rispone.
Edwards nips 50%, Rispone closing; Only 41% favor Trump impeachment
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
According to a Louisiana survey just released Wednesday afternoon, incumbent John Bel Edwards has 50.3% of the vote with Republican political neophyte trailing closely at 46.6 percent with 3.1 percent undecided. In the same poll, 41% of the voters favor impeachment of President Donald Trump while 66 percent oppose. The survey was conducted by former University of New Orleans Professor of Political Science, Ed Chervenak.
BIG MO: La. ready for Eddie Rispone with Trump, Landry, $
Written by Jeff Crouere
Two weeks after the primary election, Louisiana Republicans are feeling more confident that businessman Eddie Rispone can defeat Governor John Bel Edwards in the runoff election on November 16.
While Edwards led Rispone in the primary election by a large margin of 47-27%, the total vote for the three Republican candidates reached 52%. If the Republican voters stay loyal to Rispone, he will win.
Binding arbitration, a key to cure "Surprise Medical Billing" woes
Written by Guest OpED 
By Keith Perrin, M.D.; American Academy of Pediatrics, Louisiana Chapter
“Surprise Medical Billing” is not the only surprise in what you pay for healthcare but it is a part of what our current President was referring to when he said, “Who knew U.S. medicine was so complicated”.
Will Trump stop lying about John Bel Edwards in Louisiana Governor's race
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Will someone tell President Donald Trump to stop lying about John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana budget.
We watch Trump on TV. We hear him on the radio. He rants that John Bel Edwards broke his “sacred promise” to people of the State of Louisiana and raised taxes.
What he fails to say in the commercial are the words, Bobby Jindal.
As Rispone, Trump take aim at Edwards, watch out for the mud
Written by Lawrence Chehardy
The primary is over and Louisiana voters will now choose between Gov. John Bel Edwards and businessman Eddie Rispone.
If you are like me, you are sick and tired of all the mudslinging that took place. Being factually correct and critical of a person’s record is fair game. But I was shocked at the mean-spirited attacks on Gov. Edwards. But this is where our politics has gone. I call it Washington style politics. Ugly attacks on the opponent. Ignore the facts. And just say whatever comes to mind. One example is President Trump’s assertion that Gov. Edwards if reelected would take away our guns. That is so false. Gov. Edwards has repeatedly stated that he is pro second amendment. But lies don’t matter. Lies excite certain voters so lying is acceptable.
Put the Louisiana's Governor, Insurance Commissioner races in "SURPRISE PYLE"
Written by Test
As Gomer Pile insightfully said: Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. There were a number of them on election night in the Bayou State. Governor John Bel Edwards’ quest for a first primary victory fell flat as several factors in the final days of the campaign caused his poll numbers to plummet. Now voters can look forward to a nasty runoff, with the airwaves filled with a boatload of negative TV and radio spots.
Outsider Sin: From Duke, Bush, Obama, Trump to Rispone
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
My my! How things have changed.
It goes without saying that Eddie Rispone is in a surprise runoff with incumbent Democrat, John Bel Edwards for Louisiana Governor. Somehow, a very rich, but politically unknown, Rispone morphed into Donald Trump. He, wore Trump around his neck. He covered himself with Trump cologne and met him at the alter last week along with fellow gubernatorial candidate and ardent Trump name-dropper, Congressman Ralph Abraham.
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Think Trump v. Jindal in Rispone v. Edwards Louisiana's governor's race
Written by Jeff Crouere
The results of the primary election on October 12 showed that Louisiana voters were rather interested in this campaign and the candidates. Either they realize that Louisiana is not doing well economically and want change, or they want four more years of John Bel Edwards as Governor. Regardless, 200,000 more voters participated in this election than in the 2015 election. It is a good sign that turnout increased despite a major LSU vs. Florida football game scheduled for Election Day.
Eyeing Louisiana's election night skies: Governor's race, Insurance Commission, more
Written by Jim Brown
With the Louisiana statewide election only a few days away, and with many voters already making their way to the polls, it would seem to be a good time for me to gaze into my crystal ball and make a prediction of just who will be successful after all the vote are tallied. As many of you regular reader well know, I generally am right on the money. (yeah, right!)
Chehardy: John Bel Edwards is best choice for Louisiana Governor
Written by Lawrence Chehardy
This Saturday is a big day for Louisiana. Voters will choose the person to serve as our state’s governor for the next four years. My vote goes to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
When Gov. Edwards assumed office nearly four years ago, he inherited a fiscal nightmare that was worse than anyone realized. It was a $2 billion deficit that the state had to remedy.
Credit "Super Trump" if Edwards forced into runoff in Louisiana Governor's race
Written by Jeff Crouere
For months I have been imploring President Donald Trump to get involved in the Louisiana Governor’s race before the primary election. Initially, it was reported that he would only come to Louisiana for the run-off election.
However, it soon was apparent to this commentator that without the President’s involvement, liberal Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards would probably win the election on October 12 by achieving 50% or more of the votes, thus precluding the need for a run-off election.
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