Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone will face off in a November 16th run-off. Edwards received 47-percent of the vote in the gubernatorial primary and plans to campaign on his accomplishments during his first term
Cut 10 (13) “…over a decade.”
But analysts say Edwards is in a real fight in his effort to secure another four-year term in the governor’s mansion. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says in the runoff, the G-O-P can finally put all its efforts behind one candidate…
cut 13 (11) “…President”
Republican Ralph Abraham finished third in the primary and during his concession speech, he endorsed Rispone for governor, even though the Congressman was on the receiving end of political attacks from Rispone.

Jim Donelon maintains his job at Insurance Commissioner. Kevin Barnhart runs down the results of this and other statewide races.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The search continues this morning for a missing worker inside the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans that was under construction. An unstable structure is making the rescue effort difficult. So far two people have died when half of the the 18-story building came tumbling down Saturday morning.