While six Republicans are vying for the open seat in the solidly-Republican Fifth District, three Democrats are seeking the seat as well. Two of them – Pat Moore and Dan McKay – appeared at Monday’s candidate forum in Baton Rouge. McKay says Democrats have one major priority should they win control of the House of Representatives, as they’re widely expected to do at this point.
Cut 4 (07) “…controlling Donald Trump.”
The three Republicans on the panel – Gabe Firment, Austin Magee and Michael Echols – oppose increasing the wealth cap to protect Social Security, but Moore says she disagrees
Cut 7 (06) “…more middle class.”
Early voting for the November 3 election closed yesterday, and the Secretary of State’s office reports over 520-thosand voters have already cast their ballots. Registered Democrats outnumbered registered Republicans by nearly 16-thousand, and almost 93-thousand voters were registered with no party affiliation.
One of the big three credit rating agencies upgrades Louisiana’s bond rating and revises the state’s overall credit rating outlook from positive to stable. Joe Gallinaro has more.
Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”
The National Retail Federation finds Americans are spending a little more on Halloween this year. Senior Analyst Lea Grgich says nearly half of shoppers are using A-I.