The demographics of Saturday’s record-breaking 89,623 early voters show Democrats are far more engaged in the run-off than they were in the primary, specifically blacks who increased their turnout from 25 to 31 percent. That may be good news for Governor Edwards, but JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says the voters most up for grabs in the coming election were notably absent Saturday…
Edwards holds a 60-37 percent lead among white Democrats, while Eddie Rispone sports a 56-38 percent lead among white independents according to JMC’s most recent poll. Rispone was among those to take advantage of early voting this morning in Baton Rouge. Rispone says it is a rewarding feeling to see his name on the ballot after making it into the runoff.
Louisiana earns an F-grade on preterm birth rates from the March of Dimes’ report card on maternal and infant health. The state’s preterm birthrate is at 13%, slightly higher than last year. March of Dimes spokesperson Frankie Robertson says the results look at the health of the mother as it intertwines with that of the child.
Cut 6 (07) “…and after pregnancy.”
Nationally, preterm birth rates increased for the fourth year in a row, earning an overall C-grade.
Oddsmakers do not have top-ranked LSU beating Alabama this Saturday and ending the Crimson Tide’s eight-game winning streak over the Tigers. Bama is a 6.5 point favorite, but LSU Coach Ed Orgeron listed the reasons on why his team can win…
cut 13 (12) “…Florida”