From the Huffington Post: In what promises to be just the first in a new line of national stories on Jindal’s VP prospects, the big question is whether the administration’s door slamming and no comment approach to the Louisiana press corps will hold up with the national gang.
There can be no denying it now. Jindal is clearly considering leaving Louisiana in the lurch. Courtesy of the New York Times:
“in a year in which Democratic voters have raised few objections to such traditional “obstacles,” Mr. Jindal may be especially attractive as Republicans seek a way to offset the “post-racial” and youthful appeal of Senator Barack Obama.”
From the Times Picayune: To hear newly minted Congressman Steve Scalise describe it, it sounds like he was elected just in time for the GOP’s wake.
Meanwhile, you know it’s bleak when you’re getting branding lectures from David Vitter.
From the Ouchita Citizen: As he tries to convince conservatives that he’s one of them, Democrat turned Republican John Kennedy must also deal with the question of just how conservative Louisiana really is.
From The Independent Weekly: A David Vitter irony alert.
From Bayou Buzz: After three big loses and a party void of vision, the GOP needs to stop with the attacks and offer some ideas.
From the News Star: Superdelegate Senator says her vote “will likely reflect the will of the state.”
From the Advocate: Paul Hollis will officially kick off his GOP US Senate primary bid against Democrat turned Republican John Kennedy on June 2.
For the second time in less than two weeks the Democratic direct mail and political consulting firm of Ourso Beychok Johnson, Inc. helped orchestrate dramatic victories in Congressional Districts long considered Republican strongholds. The win last Tuesday night by Democrat Travis Childers in Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District followed closely on the heels of Don Cazayoux’s stunning victory on May 3rd in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. Read more
From the Associated Press: Over the objection of Jindal executive counsel, House and Governmental Affairs committee approved legislation that would limit public records exemption for the Governor and his staff.
