AltWeeklies Wire
Why Bobby Jindal Will Never, Ever Be Presidentnew
Counting down the reasons that the governor of Louisiana will never move into the White House.
Tags: Bobby Jindal, Election 2016
Ray Nagin: The Final Chapternew
The final act for the former mayor of New Orleans — if he ever goes to trial.
The Brady Crunch: Leon Cannizzaronew
Clancy DuBos and Kevin Allman talk to Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro, whose office is struggling with a history of not turning over "Brady material" to defense lawyers — a matter that's reached the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Meals, Wheels and $49,000new
Louisiana state representative John LaBruzzo's ethics filings show that he's spent $49,000 of his campaign funds on food and auto expenses since 2009.
How Will the GOP Govern?new
Thanks to a handful of recent Democratic defections as well as several imminent special elections, the GOP is poised to control both houses of the Louisiana Legislature when its lawmakers gather in late April.
Tags: GOP, Bobby Jindal
Ray Nagin Still Factors Into the New Orleans Mayor's Race, as a Reverse Barometernew
New Orleans voters may not know just yet what they want in their next mayor, but they definitely know what they don't want: another Ray Nagin. Polls and campaign strategies bear that out as candidates try to distinguish themselves not only from one another but also from the hugely unpopular, term-limited mayor.
The 2010 New Orleans Mayor's Racenew
The 2010 New Orleans mayor's race is just over a year away, but it's not too early to take stock of who's anteing up and who's ready to fold in the high-stakes game of local politics.
Tags: New Orleans, municipal elections
Congressman Bill Jefferson's Blood on the Waternew
Jefferson stunned the political world when he won re-election while under federal investigation two years ago. Now he's under indictment. Can he pull it off again?
The Vitter Endnew
David Vitter evokes little pity, particularly among his fellow politicians, many of whom privately describe him as shamelessly self-righteous, blindly ambitious and ruthlessly calculating.
John Georges' October Surprisenew
Businessman John Georges has in mind his own version of an October Surprise for Congressman Bobby Jindal -- a spectacular come-from-behind victory in Louisiana's governor's race. If Georges succeeds, Jindal won't be the only one who's surprised.
The Stench of Corruption in Louisiananew
Multiple investigations into bribery, kickbacks and abuses of power cement Louisiana's reputation as a political cesspool.
Gov. Kathleen Blanco's Come Undonenew
Despite awful poll numbers and calls for her not to run, Louisiana's governor insists she's suiting up again -- just in case, a gaggle of Democrats waits in the wings.
