A We Ask America poll of the governor’s race has Governor Edwards at 47 percent, Eddie Rispone at 23 percent, and Ralph Abraham at 17 percent. Pollster Andrew Weissert says If Edwards remains stuck under 50 percent and gets thrown into a run-off, the Governor could be in big trouble, as Republicans appear ready to unite behind either option.
The poll has 11 percent undecided.
The candidates were asked about their view of capital punishment last night at the second gubernatorial debate, with Abraham the only candidate on stage to come out strong in favor…
Rispone was the only candidate who came out against the practice, citing his pro-life Christian faith as the reason why. Governor Edwards continued his policy of refusing to state where he personally stands on the issue, instead saying he is bound by law to allow it.
Early voters will be treated to some new voting machines when they roll into the booth starting this Saturday. Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters Charlene Meaux-Menard says while she expects the operation of the machine to be easy for voters, each voting location will have a person to assist in the voting process if needed.
She adds the machines are not connected to the internet and store the voting data to memory sticks inside the computer.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrations at four locations around the state on Saturday. LDWF spokesperson Trey Iles says there will be no shortage of activities, including fishing.
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Iles says the focus of the events is to get kids more active outdoors.