The first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign season was last night, leaving Americans with a wide array of feelings about the two likely presidential nominees. Tulane Associate Professor of Political Science Brian Brox says President Biden, who was looking to dispel rumors about his poor mental abilities, had much worse stage presence than Trump.
New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry posted her thoughts about the presidential debate on social media. She says Because of the extreme differences in the personalities of President Biden and former President Trump, Landry says she wasn’t surprised how they came across.
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The next Presidential debate will be in September.
Congressman Troy Carter introduces bipartisan legislation with Congressman Clay Higgins to protect Americans from contaminated seafood. He says the bill protects consumers and the state’s seafood industry. Carter says the cheaper imports cut into the profits of Louisiana Seafood farmers who are following the safety guidelines.
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Carter says the bill would better protect consumers from contamination and Louisiana’s seafood industry.
Hometown hero Alyson Habetz was introduced today as U-L Lafayette’s new head softball coach. Habetz had a Hall of Fame playing career as a Cajuns softball player and after a 25-year run as an assistant coach at Alabama, she’s back home at her alma mater
Former head coach Gerry Glasco’s decision to leave the program for Texas Tech led to several players entering the transfer portal.