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At the New Orleans City Council, Mother Knows Bestnew
New Orleans City Council president Jackie Clarkson proved last week why she earns comparisons to the legendary Lindy Boggs, who will always rank as the most gracious politician ever to have served Louisiana.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
05-20-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Jackie Clarkson, New Orleans
Good for Louisiana?new
Are Gov. Bobby Jindal's constant fundraising and posturing for national GOP audiences good for Louisiana?
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
04-24-2009 |
Commentary
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
Sen. David Vitter's Right Flanknew
The embattled senator effectively announced his candidacy for re-election last week when he filed nearly three dozen bills on the opening day of the 111th Congress, most of which reflect his desire (read: urgent political need) to endear himself to Christian conservatives.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
01-14-2009 |
Commentary
How Long Will the GOP Stay in Love with Anh 'Joseph' Cao?new
The political newcomer beat embattled 18-year Democratic incumbent Bill Jefferson for a seat in Congress, but it will be interesting to see how he adapts to the ways of Washington.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
12-16-2008 |
Commentary
Entergy's Actions in New Orleans Are Morally Indefensiblenew
Entergy New Orleans is effectively sitting on its hands while two of its sister companies -- Entergy Mississippi Inc. and Entergy Arkansas Inc. -- move to pull out of a system agreement under which six Entergy subsidiaries agreed to share the costs and benefits of generating and transmitting electricity.
Gustav's Wake Leaves Political Mess in Louisiananew
Hurricane Gustav forced the state to postpone primaries for Congressional seats, including that of embattled incumbent William Jefferson. Scheduling the primary the same day as open primaries for state and local offices is sure to increase voter turnout, which could have a real effect on Jefferson's chances for a runoff.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
09-08-2008 |
Commentary
Using Lessons from Katrina, Neighborhood Groups Stepped Up During Gustavnew
Patricia Jones and members of NENA and other neighborhood groups organized a campaign in which they passed out flyers to Lower Ninth Ward residents informing them of ways they could evacuate before Hurricane Gustav arrived.
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?
Keep the Motorcycle Helmet Lawnew
Louisiana's Legislature will consider repealing the mandatory helmet law for motorcycle riders. We consider that move to be wrongheaded.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos and David Winkler-Schmit |
04-15-2008 |
Commentary
George Rodrigue's Brush with Greatnessnew
With a 40-year retrospective at New Orleans Museum of Art, the Cajun artist is finally getting his props in Louisiana.
Tags: visual arts
The New New Orleans Economic Paradigmnew
The New Orleans City Council's recent vote to demolish four public housing projects sent a clear signal that city leaders no longer want the city to be a poor racially divided city but one with a bi-racial middle class rooted in home ownership.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
01-03-2008 |
Commentary
Another Cliffhanger for Marynew
Opponents line up to unseat U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
12-05-2007 |
Commentary
After Eddie Jordan, What's Next for New Orleans?new
Getting rid of the District Attorney was not easy, but several even tougher tasks confront the criminal justice system and those who seek to lead it.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos and Allen Johnson Jr |
11-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Searching for Bobby Jindalnew
During a runoff for Louisiana governor four years ago, I was impressed by Bobby Jindal's intelligence, energy, focus, thoroughness on the issues, his stand on economic development and that he moderated some of his hard-right positions over time. In the governor's race this time around, I don't recognize the guy who calls himself Bobby Jindal.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
09-25-2007 |
Commentary
