The second day of qualifying for federal elections has ended. There are three Democrats who have qualified to represent the Fifth Congressional District. Among them is Winnsboro religious scholar Larry Foy, who says his goal is to return the balance of power in Washington to where it belongs.

Cut 6 (10) “…United States Constitution.”

Another Democrat running is Dan McKay, an attorney from Bunkie. The third Democrat to qualify is Jessee Fleenor, a dairy farmer from Loranger, who took a very combative tone in addressing the media immediately after qualifying…

Cut 8 (12) “…reactionary party.”

Qualifying concludes at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise showed up at the Secretary of State’s Office today to personally qualify for re-election. Scalise was asked if he was going to get involved in Louisiana’s US Senate race or the competitive fifth district Congressional race…

Cut 29 (12) “…right now”

Scalise is facing a challenger in the Republican primary. Political unknown Randall Arrington from Ponchatoula.

There have been rumors that former New Orleans Mayor and Lt Governor Mitch Landrieu could run for U-S Senate. Political analyst Bernie PInsonat does not expect Landrieu to qualify before tomorrow afternoon’s deadline…

Cut 10 (09) “…raising money”