AltWeeklies Wire
Louisiana Democrats Past, Present and Futurenew

Edwin Edwards and John Breaux represent the Democratic Party in Louisiana's past and Caroline Fayard, John Bel Edwards, Karen Carter Peterson and others hold the hope for the future.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
02-01-2011 |
Commentary
Bobby Jindal's Ethics Reform: The Governor's New Clothesnew
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal ran for office on ethics reform, but three months ago he began concentrating on other priorities -- like not running for president.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
02-17-2009 |
Commentary
Bobby Jindal: On the Road Againnew
As an unprecedented $2 billion shortfall eats away at health care and higher education and state government braces for lockdown, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal hits the road on predominantly PR junkets.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
02-11-2009 |
Commentary
Endangered Species?new
Both national parties have targeted two races in Louisiana as potential turnovers during the 2008 election cycle, but the competition could spread.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
12-26-2007 |
Commentary
The Road to 2010new
Many expect New Orleans' Katrina-related loss of population to be Baton Rouge's gain in the next census, but additional legislative seats won't guarantee a political coup.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
12-05-2007 |
Commentary