The special election for the Secretary of State’s seat is headed for a run-off between the interim holder of the position, Republican Kyle Ardoin and a relatively unknown Democratic candidate Gwen Collins-Greenup. Democrat Renee Fontenot Free finished third, Republican Rick Edmonds fourth and Republican Julie Stokes fifth. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Stokes disappointing finish will hurt future efforts at statewide offices….
Cut 4 (11) “…the hardcore Republicans.″
Senator John Kennedy says the vaunted Blue Wave ended up being more of a Blue Dribble as the Democrats took control of the House, and flipped seven governorships, but lost seats in the Senate.He says none of the events last night have swayed his decision on whether or not he’s running for Governor, but noted a Republican challenger would stand a good chance given Democrats and Edwards’ allies underperformed in the Secretary of State’s race.
Cut 8 (10) “…percent.”
This midterm election was not a big election cycle for Louisiana, but next year will be a different story. There will be a governor’s race, statewide elected officials are up for re-election and seats for the state legislature will be on the ballot next October. LA-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Senator Kennedy has said he’ll announce by the end of this month whether he’ll run for governor. He says that’s the significant piece to this upcoming governor’s race…
An Alabama fan who was allegedly assaulted at the Ponchatoula Pub after the Bama/LSU game is dead from injuries sustained in the incident. 46-year Robert Bowers had been in the hospital since Sunday, and 27-year-old Azia Crockett and 24-year-old Ryan Crockett are in jail. Police Chief Bry Layrisson says Crockett has been arguing with Bowers when he was sucker punched…