Another poll on the governor’s race shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading Republican David Vitter 54 to 38-percent if African-American voter turnout is at 25-percent for the runoff election. U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says African Americans make up about 30-percent of registered voters in the state and it’s likely 25-percent will go out to vote for Edwards…

cut 8 (08) “the polls”

The Baton Rouge Advocate published the poll from Market Research Insight.

A new survey on the GOP presidential race in Iowa by Public Policy Polling shows Governor Bobby Jindal is now one point ahead of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina. Pollster Tom Jensen says Jindal’s strategy of focusing solely on Iowa is a good one, because he doesn’t have the resources to run a national campaign…

cut 11 (10) “down the line”

The Iowa Caucuses will be held in February.

A big question in Louisiana political circles is what’s next for Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle? Angelle’s best friend, state senator Fred Mills, says the commissioner might run for the US Senate next year or if 3rd district Congressman Charles Boustany runs for the Senate, Angelle could seek Boustany’s Congressional seat….

cut 14 (06) “run again”

Angelle finished third, just behind Republican David Vitter, in the gubernatorial primary.

Throngs of Tiger faithful will head to Tuscaloosa for Saturday’s big game between LSU and Alabama. Jason Ramezon, Vice President of LSU Alumni Relations, says LSU-Alabama has really become a big rivalry and Tiger fans wait all year for the game…

cut 5 (08) “beat Alabama”

Ramezon says excitement has been building especially because both teams are coming off of a bye week and boasting a winning streak.