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The Fall of Ray Naginnew

For all his talk of "changing the paradigm" at New Orleans City Hall, former Mayor Ray Nagin's arc from telegenic reformer to accused crook followed an all-too-familiar plot line: He started out full of ideals and good intentions, and then, step by step, one small seduction and compromise at a time, proceeded down his personal road to perdition.
Gambit  |  Clancy DuBos  |  02-04-2013  |  Commentary

Adeiu, Ray Naginnew

The final installment of Gambit's three-part series bidding farewell to the outgoing mayor of New Orleans.
Gambit  |  Chris Rose  |  04-28-2010  |  Commentary

Ray Nagin's Legacy Is in Questionnew

With only 49 weeks remaining in his term, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin doesn't have much time to show he has learned how to follow through on his promises.
Gambit  |  Clancy DuBos  |  05-27-2009  |  Commentary

Talking Trash: Ray Nagin and City Sanitationnew

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin gets what he wants from the city council with threats and strong-arm tactics, but how much do his victories cost the city.
Gambit  |  David Winkler-Schmit  |  02-17-2009  |  Commentary

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