From the Times-Picayune and the Concordia Sentinel: Stephanie Grace says that Governor Jindal’s health care proposal may be his 2012 ticket while Sam Hanna cautions him to keep an eye on Louisiana.
From the Bayou Buzz: Actions like saying that the students and faculty at SLU are smoking crack underscores the DC influence over Kennedy’s campaign and the disinterest of his staff in Louisiana.
From the Advertiser: Disputing the results of an Southeastern Louisiana University poll showing Senator Mary Landrieu maintaining a double digit lead over State Treasurer John Kennedy, Kennedy spokesman alleges crack use within the SLU Social Science department.
From the Monroe News Star: After spending much of his campaign for US Senate hoping to ride John McCain’s coattails, State Treasurer John Kennedy’s latest pitch focuses on the presumption that the McCain campaign is lost.
From Bayou Buzz: A week out from election day, SLU Poll has McCain and Landrieu holding sizable leads.
From the Associated Press: Former Governor Dave Treen becomes the latest in a long line of GOP defections to Senator’s re-election bid.
From the Associated Press: Governor goes to Iowa next month while continuing to insist he has the job he wants.
From the Advocate: From being endorsed by Congressman William Jefferson to his new life as a conservative Republican, Kennedy defends himself against charges of political opportunism.
From the Shreveport Times: Cites centrism, seniority and opposition to the Wall Street bailout as prime reasons to send Landrieu back to the Senate.
Today’s Friday Senate Line from Chris Cilliza’s the Fix is notable for one reason, and one reason only, the Landrieu - Kennedy race is nowhere to be found! Given the race was ranked as high as number three at one stage, this is pretty astonishing.
