From the Advocate: Louisiana Secretary of State Jay Dardenne blames, among others, disgraced Louisiana junior Senator David Vitter for the death of his bill eliminating party primaries for minor political parties. “Apparently the junior senator has some concerns (that) I’m somehow trying to change the rules because somebody believes it is going to be advantageous to me,” Dardenne said.
From The Gambit, jet-setting Governor Bobby Jindal is dealt a major setback following the results of the special election in State Senate District 16. Jindal’s embarrassment over his enthusiastic support of oddball businessman Winston Lee Domingue, who lost by more than 30 points, is a cause of concern for the Governor as he heads in to the upcoming legislative session. No word yet on how this major defeat for Jindal will effect his ambitious agenda 
this session of increasing penalties for child molesters and his brilliant idea to balance the budget, eliminating ergonomic chairs in government offices. Sources say Domingue is considering asking Jindal to give back the over $100,000 he donated to the governor, as he obviously did not get what he paid for.
From the Advocate: Fierce lobbying by creationists results in a new challenge for Louisiana schools.
From the Advocate: Race to replace Congressman Bill Cassidy’s state senate seat is getting crowded and costly.
From the Independent: Legislators making jumps.
From the Associated Press: No legislative activity expected until regular session this spring.
From the Town Talk: After the 2010 census, loss of population is set to launch a scramble over just which Louisiana Congressman will be left without a seat.
From the Advocate and the Associated Press: After an ‘08 budget that increased spending and cut taxes, Governor Jindal faces the realities of a collapse in oil prices and the economy in general, setting up the first real test of his political career.
