LRN Newcast 14:30 11-06-14

Opelousas Police has arrested a man accused of buying votes for certain candidates in the November 4th election. 64-year-old Wilfred Young is charged with bribery of voters.

CUT 3 (12) “certain candidates”

That’s Opelousas Police Sergeant Jody White, who says they are not sure if others are involved in scheme, but that investigation continues.

 

So what’s up with Governor Bobby Jindal’s recent weight gain? At least one report says it’s a move to to look more presidential. Jindal says it’s more closely related to the tailgate…

CUT 11 (08) Q: “(light laughter”)

He says he won’t announce his decision about running for President until next year.

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Coming on the heels, of Republican control of the Senate following the election, Louisiana Senator David Vitter is slated to be the Chairman of the Small Business Committee when a new Senate convenes next year. Although Vitter says he’s excited about taking over the chairmanship, he’s even more excited about the challenges ahead of him if he is elected governor …
CUT 8 (10) “for our families”

 

In the Louisiana Senate race run-off news, Governor Bobby Jindal has endorsed Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. And with that announcement, Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu is calling Cassidy out for finding fault with other people’s records, but not his own…

CUT 14 (09) Q: “for this state.”