14:30 Newscast Sept 27

Last night’s presidential debate was unlike any we’ve ever seen, according to political experts. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says he doesn’t feel there was a clear winner, but Democrat Hillary Clinton presented a better case to support her position. He says Republican Donald Trump seemed to have difficulty making his points clear to the public, but he’s staying true to his style.

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Hogan says both candidates played a role many expected they would.

The US Senate race in Louisiana is also heating up as more candidates are hitting the airwaves with TV ads. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says will likely see more ads from candidates attacking their opponents soon. He says Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy will likely be a target of the attacks.

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Three strippers have filed a federal suit against the state to have the stripper age requirement law overturned. The dancers claim the law is sexist because under the law, exotic dancers are defined as entertainers whose breasts or buttocks are exposed. Legal analyst Tim Meche doesn’t think that claim will go far in the courtroom.

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Meche says he doesn’t think the suit will be successful.

Bayou Country Superfest announced next year’s music festival will be held at the Superdome in New Orleans. Event producer and director Quint Davis says now that the festival is indoors, there’s more opportunity to get creative with the lighting.

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Lineup and ticket details will be announced December 1.