Some of you will remember how had a moment in the spotlight in the '15 Louisiana gov race by accosting David Vitter on prostitution as a TV reporter. He's in the news again with George Santos! h/t #lagov
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Author of "The Flight: A Father's War, a Son's Search," "The Rise and Fall of David Duke," and co-author of "Long Shot." Nieman Fellow '12. SF Giants fan!
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‘They don’t see us as humans.’ In Peru, protests over racism and neglect spill from the Andes. Terrific reporting by
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Jim Donelon, with 5 decades in politics, is under rare spotlight as Louisiana's insurance commissioner. The state's insurance market is in crisis as the Legislature considers an incentive plan #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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A conservative judge helped stop Trump on Jan. 6. He wants to finish the job. Terrific writing by
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The conservative Tax Foundation is a big fan of a flat tax, which in Louisiana would either result in budget cuts, or shifting tax obligations from the richest households to low- and middle-income people. #lalege
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I tell the whole story in Five Laterals and a Trombone. You can get a signed copy from me here tylerbridges.com/product-page
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I know my @Stanford friends hate this play, they know those of us who went to @CAL @UCBerkeley love it - here's friends, here's to knowing these are both tremendous schools, here's to good sports and good sportsmanship - and in good fun I share: "THE BAND IS OUT ON THE FIELD." twitter.com/AndrewBrandt/s…
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Chairs of both state political parties in Louisiana, under fire, are facing calls to resign. Here's what they say to that #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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He Was Compared to Tiger Woods. So Why Did He Walk Away From Golf? Terrific nuanced piece by
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Liz Murrill, top aide to AG Jeff Landry, will run for attorney general in Louisiana #lalege #lagov nola.com/news/politics/ via
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Just finished the Washington Mardi Gras edition of LaPoliticsWeekly.com, which includes a small item about the possibility of a NEW leadership role for in D.C. What does this mean for his maybe run for governor? Probably a lot. #lalege #lagov
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Garret Graves faces intense pressure on whether to run for governor of Louisiana. There's a lane open for a moderate Republican, but does he want to run? #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via @theadvocatebr
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Garret Graves faces intense pressure on whether to run for governor of Louisiana. The moderate Republican lane hasn't been filled yet #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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Garret Graves faces intense pressure on whether to run for governor of Louisiana. There's a lane open for a moderate Republican, but does he want to run? #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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Katie Bernhardt, the Louisiana Democratic party chair, signals her interest in running for governor. The initial response has not been positive #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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Katie Bernhardt, Louisiana Democratic state party chair, signals interest in running for governor. But her moves vex party insiders. Here's why #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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I hear it's a great read!
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Heading back to Berks County (PA) to visit family this weekend. Starting a new book and holiday gift that has a hometown connection. @GaryTyrrell @tegbridges
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A voter fraud movement is growing in Louisiana. Election officials say it's baseless. Via #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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Frankly, I think legislators lunging at each other is underrated 🤷🏻♂️
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Just a WILD and remarkable scene on the floor right now as Kevin McCarthy fails to secure the speakership.
He walked up the aisle to Boebert and Gaetz, appeared to be pleading with them, got into heated convo. Mike Rogers then lunged toward Gaetz. Hudson had to step in.
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Former Rep. Raymond 'La La' Lalonde, who supported cockfighting and Cajun heritage, is dead. Lalonde sponsored 2 of the 3 major forms of gambling approved 30 years ago - New Orleans casino and the lottery #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/ via
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Lots of interesting nuggets in this 2015 profile of Steve Scalise from
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It’s Boom Times for Santa. Brilliant work here by Written with just a great tone and lots of econ info!
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One lap to go: Gov. John Bel Edwards looks to his final year with a full slate of plans. “He’s not propping his feet up and saying, ‘Job well done.’” #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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John Bel Edwards says one GOP gubernatorial candidate is "extreme and partisan." Who do you think he's talking about? #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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Gov. John Bel Edwards says one GOP gubernatorial candidate is "extreme and partisan." Can you guess who it is? #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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One lap to go: Governor John Bel Edwards looks to his final year with a full slate of plans. He's in a strong position with lots of money to spend on popular projects #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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Not to be left out of the "best of 2022" list-making, here are my favorite stories I've written this year. You should click on them, and perhaps even read some of them. 🧵
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I teed you up. And just finished the great book about it by my friend , everyone should read.
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Our editorial page team asked for experts to write in on how to fix Louisiana’s child welfare crisis. Four interesting views represented here in the Sunday section: #lalege #lagov
nola.com/opinions/guest
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"Stanford band nowhere in sight!" cried out the announcer yesterday as the Patriots tried to lateral on the final play of yesterday's game. Five Laterals and a Trombone tells the story of when the Stanford band was in sight! That finish hasn't been topped
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Though and have shared advisers and fund-raisers, and co-ran a conservative PAC together, they have a 'chilly' relationship, reports. Landry says he's in the gov race to win it, while Kennedy's still circling:
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With colliding ambitions, John Kennedy and Jeff Landry have a 'chilly' relationship. Here's why it could get worse #lalege #lagov #lasen theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne via
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With key endorsements, Attorney General Jeff Landry is the 'frontrunner' for now in the governor's race. And he has a message for Senator John Kennedy #lalege #lagov nola.com/news/politics/ via
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With key endorsements, Jeff Landry is the 'frontrunner' for now in the Louisiana governor's race. With the state GOP's backing, the AG says he's playing for keeps #lalege #lagov nola.com/news/politics/ via
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I'm thrilled at the response I'm getting to Five Laterals and a Trombone. I still have a stash of books if you want a signed copy for Christmas.
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