We’re 14 days from the primary and we now have a second poll showing Eddie Rispone as the top polling Republican, topping Ralph Abraham 23 to 17 percent. We Ask America Pollster Andrew Weissert says the GOP side of the race will be fascinating because if they can’t force a run-off with the Governor, neither of their efforts matter.
Governor Edwards sits at 47 percent.
Capital punishment got brought up at the latest gubernatorial debate, with now top polling Republican Rispone surprising some by saying he was the only person on stage to be opposed to the practice. Abraham, on the other hand, had a different opinion…
Governor Edwards continued to refuse to state his personal opinion on that matter, saying it was irrelevant because he was bound by law to permit the act.
It’s National Hunting and Fishing Day and LDWF is celebrating the occasion with celebrations in Baton Rouge, Haughton, Woodworth, and Monroe. LDWF spokesperson Trey Iles says the goal is to get kids more active outdoors as opposed to hooked on technology.
Cut 10 (09) “…hands-on type deal.”
The event is free and will feature various outdoors clubs, conservation organizations, businesses and more.
Today is the start of early voting and early voters will be treated to some fancy new tech when they go to cast their ballots. They look a bit like an Ipad, and will require you to insert a voter card, but Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters Charlene Meaux-Menard says don’t worry, they aren’t hackable.
Workers will be on hand to assist those who have trouble working the new machines.