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So now that all of the major Democratic candidates lost their elections this year, where does that leave the party going forward? Michelle Southern reports.
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Former Governor Edwin Edwards loses for the first time in a runoff election. Michelle Southern reports.
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In January, Louisiana will have two republican US Senators as a result of Billy Cassidy’s victory over Democrat Mary Landrieu in the US Senate race. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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So now that all of the major Democratic candidates lost their elections this year, where does that leave the party going forward? LSU Media Professor Bob Mann, who is a former Democratic staffer, says the party needs to have some serious and honest reflection…:
Mann says there are many in the Democratic party who may feel that the answer is to moderate its message and start leaning more conservative. He says that’s what Mary Landrieu tried to do and it’s one of the reasons she did so poorly in the election…:
Cut 5 (10) “here’s how we’re different”
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Former Governor Edwin Edwards says even though he lost the election to Republican Garret Graves, his campaign in the 6th Congressional District race was not run in vain. This is the first time the 87-year-old has ever lost in a runoff. Edwards says this doesn’t mean he’s going to retire…:
Edwards was defeated by Graves 62-37. Edwards says he’s happy and he feels like he’s fulfilled his role in life…:
Edwards says while he was hoping for a better result, this is not unexpected…:
Cut 8 (12) “willing to accomplish”
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For the first time in 82-years, an incumbent US Senator has lost a re-election in Louisiana. Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy easily defeated three-term Democrat Mary Landrieu. Cassidy says the voters spoke loudly that they want less interference from the government
Cassidy received 57-percent of the vote to Landrieu’s 43-percent. Cassidy had this message for those who have supported Landrieu throughout the years….
With Cassidy’s victory, Senator Mary Landrieu’s 18-year run as US Senator is over. Landrieu says it’s been a great honor to serve the state of Louisiana
Many political analysts say Landrieu’s vote for the Affordable Care Act, which is unpopular in Louisiana, played a significant role in her defeat. But Landrieu says she doesn’t regret that vote
cut 12 (11) “healthy workforce”
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Two new congressmen have been elected in the 5th and 6th Congressional Districts. In the 6th District, Republican Garret Graves defeated Democratic former four-term governor Edwin Edwards. Graves says this election result is an emphatic statement from the voters of Louisiana…
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Graves will fill the seat left vacant by now Senator-elect Bill Cassidy. Graves feels voters are not happy with how government is working and they want that to change…
Cut 14 (12) “for this country”
Republican political newcomer Dr. Ralph Abraham easily won in the 5th Congressional District race over Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. The seat was lost last month by Republican Vance McAllister. Abraham says voters in his district know he’s one of them…:
Mayo received 35% of the vote at Abraham got 64-percent. The physician from Richland Parish says when he gets to Washington D.C. he’s going to work on bringing more jobs and infrastructure to his district…:
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Pathetic, terrible, horrendous, all of those adjectives describes the Saints 41-10 loss to the Carolina Panthers yesterday in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. It’s the fourth straight loss at home and the largest margin of defeat for the franchise since 2007. Saints Coach Sean Payton didn’t sugarcoat the performance when he spoke with reporters after the game
Carolina jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter and the Saints didn’t do much to get back in the game. Payton calls it an embarrassing performance
The LSU football team will play Notre Dame in the Music City Bowl on Tuesday, December 30th. It’s the 15th straight season the Tigers will play in a bowl game and it’s their first meeting against the Fighting Irish since beating them 41-13 in the 2007 Sugar Bowl. Offensive guard Vadal (vuh-Dall) Alexander is excited to face Notre Dame…
Kick-off for the game is set for two PM in Nashville. It’s been a down season for Notre Dame as they are 7-and-5, but LSU defensive tackle Chrisitan LaCouture (Lock-uh-chur) says it’s exciting to play one of the most recognizable names in college football