Democrat John Bel Edwards said during a gubernatorial debate with all four candidates Thursday that he plans on calling two special sessions when he takes office to address the fiscal mess left behind by governor Bobby Jindal…:
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Republicans David Vitter, Scott Angelle and Jay Dardenne also made the case why they would be the best person to get Louisiana’s budget house in order.

The biggest crowd of the season is expected to be on the campus of LSU Saturday for the hyped up Top 10 SEC matchup between the Tigers and the Florida Gators. LSU is reminding fans to arrive early and be prepared for busy pre-game traffic. Kickoff is set for 6pm on ESPN with the forecast calling for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s at the start of the game, but dipping into the 60s before it’s over.

Governor Bobby Jindal only raised $600,000 in the third quarter of fundraising in his bid for the White House and the report shows he has just $260,000 on hand. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says he believes there is support for the issues Jindal is pushing, but the crowded Republican field is definitely hurting him…:
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A Jindal spokesperson says the election is not an auction and they are running a lean, mean campaign.

The Saints convincing 31-21 win over Atlanta on Thursday night has the Who Dat nation thinking the Black and Gold can turn this season around. In the victory, there was a blocked punt for a touchdown, the defense forced three turnovers and quarterback Drew Brees threw for over 300 yards…:
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