Archive for 2008

From the Times Picayune: Charges of battery, theft and breaking and entering filed against indicted Senator.

From the Advocate:

From the Advocate: Vetoes of development projects could cost areas millions in potential revenue leaving many to wonder exactly what the Governor meant when he said a project must have “regional impact.”

Sen. Mary Landrieu is wasting no time in defining herself before her Republican opponent, State Treasurer John Kennedy, gets a chance. She released her second statewide ad in just over a week today.

Democrat, Jim Harlan, is also taking advantage of his comparatvely large war chest in his battle for Steve Scalise’s LA-01 seat.

A couple of weeks back, we brought you news of the DCCC’s investment in Don Cazayoux’s re-election bid. This week the DCCC upped the ante by committing a further $714,000 to the LA-04 race, in which Caddo Parish DA, Paul Carmouche, is considered a strong contender to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jim McCreary.

No word yet on whether the cash strapped NRCC will put any money into Louisiana. You can expect a flood of attack ads from Freedom’s Watch though.

From Politico: Senate hopeful John Kennedy looks to disgraced Louisiana Senator David Vitter for help with his campaign. Vitter, who is reportedly gearing up for his 2010 re-election bid, will lend a hand to Kennedy at a Republican women’s event next month.

From the Advocate

From the Politico: Taking money from a Senator who is using campaign funds to defend himself against a serious sin could turn into a serious problem for John Kennedy.

From WCCO in Minnesota: Rumors that Senator John McCain will name Minnesota Governor Tom Pawlenty as his running mate are bolstered by reports that the motive for McCain’s mysterious Louisiana visit was to “turn Jindal down.” The revelation ends speculation over both Jindal’s VP chances and the degree to which he was actively campaigning for the job.

From WWL: After Senator John McCain cancels his much hyped trip with Governor Bobby Jindal, many are left wondering whether the Governor was nothing more than a pawn in McCain’s game to distract the media from Obama’s mideast trip.