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House lawmakers shelve Citizens rate review bill
7 days ago
Lawmakers in the House have rejected a proposal seeking legislative review of large rate hikes for customers of Louisiana's property…
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Landrieu: Violent crime is the city's most urgent challenge
14 days ago
Mayor Mitch Landrieu called New Orleans’ problem with violent crime the city’s most urgent challenge during his annual state of…
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Senators back bill blocking federal gun regulation
14 days ago
It took a Senate panel less than five minutes to approve a bill prohibiting the enforcement of federal laws in…
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Voters reject Jefferson Parish tax millage renewals
17 days ago
oters rejected a series of tax proposals on Saturday's ballot in Jefferson Parish, including a 7-mill property tax millage for…
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VIDEO: DuBos: West bank voters said 'enough'
17 days ago
WWL-TV Political Analyst and Gambit Columnist Clancy DuBos said after a close election last time and reports that showed toll…
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Early voting begins Saturday for May 4 elections, including CCC toll revote
33 days ago
Early voting begins Saturday for May 4 elections, with the future of the Crescent City Connection tolls once again on…
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Local lawmaker urges video poker exception
40 days ago
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La. legislation aims at narrowing second widest gender pay gap in country
42 days ago
A new study says the state has the second widest gender pay gap in the country. Now state lawmakers hope…
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Jindal ditches tax swap proposal, so now what?
43 days ago
Gov. Bobby Jindal's leader on tax issues is indicating to lawmakers that the governor is no longer seeking a dollar-for-dollar…
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Lawmakers, other leaders vow to fight for gun rights at state capitol
43 days ago
Defend Louisiana members said they'll stand together as lawmakers tackle the eleven gun-related measures that were filed ahead of the…
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Analysts: Jindal drops political bombshell by punting tax plan
43 days ago
The announcement that Gov. Bobby Jindal will park his income/sales tax swap plan on opening day of the 2013 session…
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Westwego mayor's election heads to May 4 runoff
45 days ago
Incumbent Johnny Shaddinger will face challenger Ted Munch in a May 4 runoff for Westwego mayor, a repeat of the…
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Constant wins Gretna mayor's election, becoming city's first female chief executive
45 days ago
Voters in Gretna promoted City Council member Belinda Constant to the mayor’s office Saturday night, electing the first female mayor…
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DHH report: La. could save on Medicaid expansion
56 days ago
Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration quietly released a new financial analysis that estimates the state could save as much as $368…
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Gretna voters to elect new mayor for first time in over two decades
59 days ago
As early voting kicks off, candidates in one of the hottest races are hitting the streets to campaign. Gretna residents…
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Former Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price to be released from federal prison
60 days ago
Sources confirm former Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price will be released from federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan., next week.
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State budget gaps remain for current year
60 days ago
About $88 million expected for this year's state budget hasn't been received yet by the treasurer's office for spending, lawmakers…
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Early voting begins Saturday with judgeships & West Bank mayor, council races on local ballots
61 days ago
Early voting begins Saturday across Louisiana for the April 6 primary elections, which in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes include some…
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PAR: Jindal plan $650M short of 'revenue neutral'
62 days ago
A nonpartisan watchdog group says Gov. Bobby Jindal's tax code restructuring plan could cost the state as much as $650…
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State House Republicans criticize Jindal's budget as shell game
70 days ago
Republicans on the House budget-writing committee criticized Gov. Bobby Jindal's budget proposal as an elaborate shell game balanced by shaky…
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WWL-TV, Belo Corp. honored with Cronkite Award for political coverage
76 days ago
WWL-TV and its parent company, Belo Corp., are among the winners of the 2013 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in…
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Voters send Julie Stokes to state House in Dist. 79 special election
80 days ago
Julie Stokes defeated three other candidates in a special election Saturday for House District 79 and will succeed Tony Ligi…
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Jeff. Parish voters to choose Dist. 79 state representative in election Saturday
82 days ago
Voters in parts of Metairie and north Kenner will head to the polls Saturday to elect a new state representative,…
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Landrieu calls Jindal an obstructionist on Medicaid
84 days ago
Sen. Mary Landrieu is firing at Gov. Bobby Jindal for refusing to expand Louisiana's Medicaid program.
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CCC toll recount underway, media outlets not allowed to observe process
94 days ago
A partial recount of ballots cast in last fall's Crescent City Connection toll vote is currently underway in the New…
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Jindal appointees considering lawsuit against governor over budget balancing fund raid
103 days ago
While Gov. Bobby Jindal proposes ending the state income tax, he’s coming under increased fire for his practice of balancing…
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Raising cigarette tax part of Jindal tax overhaul package
124 days ago
Louisiana's "no new taxes" Gov. Bobby Jindal is now considering an increase in the state's cigarette tax.
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Proposal to eliminate income tax has lawmakers looking at new revenue sources
126 days ago
Governor Bobby Jindal said his plan to eliminate the state income tax will give Louisiana an economic shot in the…
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Local doctors give input to White House on gun violence
126 days ago
When President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden unveil their proposals Wednesday to reduce gun violence, some of the advice…
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Jindal tax plan would keep incentive programs
126 days ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The leader on Gov. Bobby Jindal's proposed tax code rewrite, Tim Barfield, says the administration…
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Sen. Reid: Hurricane Katrina "nothing in comparison" to Hurricane Sandy
135 days ago
Sen. Harry Reid told the Senate floor on Friday that Hurricane Katrina was “nothing in comparison” to Hurricane Sandy.
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House gives final passage to fiscal cliff bill
140 days ago
Legislation to block the "fiscal cliff" is headed to the White House for President Barack Obama's signature.
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New year, same budget woes for Louisiana
140 days ago
Louisiana's financial woes are expected to once again shape much of the political debate at the state capitol in 2013.
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Congress won't vote on fiscal cliff before midnight deadline
141 days ago
Congress won't meet Monday midnight deadline on voting to avert `fiscal cliff.'
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Low voter turnout expected in New Orleans for Saturday election
165 days ago
With this election falling just before the holidays-- and with no major ballot initiatives-- most voters in the city are…
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Search for new U.S. Attorney underway
165 days ago
Things are slowly returning to normal at the federal court house in downtown New Orleans, one day after the longtime…
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DuBos: Letten resignation likely was in the works for a week or more
166 days ago
Political analyst Clancy DuBos said it is likely that the resignation of U.S. Attorney Jim Letten has been in the…
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Early voting begins Saturday for Dec. 8, including City Council runoffs
180 days ago
Early voting for the Dec. 8 runoff elections begins Saturday and runs through Dec. 1, with the biggest races on…
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Jindal: GOP needs to stop insulting people
184 days ago
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says the Republican Party needs to go back to basics to attract the broad coalition of…
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Report: Jindal to reject health care exchange
188 days ago
In an interview Wednesday, Gov. Bobby Jindal confirmed that he is set to formally reject the health care exchange set…
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Senator Landrieu expected to face tough fight in 2014
193 days ago
With the presidential race not quite out of the country’s mind, some local leaders are already talking about defending their…
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Jindal issues statement on Presidential Election Results
195 days ago
Governor Bobby Jindal issued the following statement on the results of the Presidential election:
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Americans OK renewing Obama's Oval Office lease
196 days ago
His lease renewed in trying economic times, President Barack Obama claimed a second term from an incredibly divided electorate and…
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How did District B neighborhoods vote in the City Council election?
196 days ago
LaToya Cantrell dominated the precincts in a large swath of District B. Dana Kaplan, meanwhile, consistently came in second-place in…
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Angelle takes open Public Service Commission seat
196 days ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Former Jindal administration official Scott Angelle has won an open seat on Louisiana's utility regulatory…
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Rep. Richmond wins re-election
196 days ago
Democratic U.S. Rep Cedric Richmond fought off his challengers to avoid a runoff battle and win re-election with 53 percent…
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Scalise re-elected in Louisiana's 1st District
196 days ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise has easily defeated four challengers in his bid to keep the…
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Romney: Election over, but principles endure
196 days ago
Gov. Mitt Romney concedes the presidential election to President Obama.
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CBS declares Obama winner
196 days ago
Scott Pelley and CBS News project Obama as the winner of the 2012 presidential election.
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Romney wins Indiana, Obama takes Illinois; no surprises yet
196 days ago
Mitt Romney has won in Indiana, a state won by President Barack Obama four years ago. Romney is also the…
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Smooth sailing at Jefferson Parish voting districts
196 days ago
Eyewitness News reporter Maya Rodriguez from a Metairie voting district.
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Rigamer: Expect strong voter turnout
196 days ago
Demographer Greg Rigamer on voter turnout and how Louisiana voted in past presidential elections.
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Local and state results
196 days ago
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Presidential Election Results
196 days ago
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Voters watching presidential returns could be in for long night
196 days ago
Stock up on munchies and make sure the batteries in your TV remote are fresh. With this year's presidential election…
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List of Constitutional Amendments on Nov. 6 ballot
197 days ago
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High interest causing delays on Secretary of State election websites
197 days ago
High election day web traffic is causing some delays on the Louisiana Secretary of State's website. Viewer emails to Eyewitness…
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Large voter turnout expected in New Orleans
197 days ago
Historically in Louisiana, the presidential race is the election that draws the greatest percentage of registered voters to the polls.
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Obama, Romney pour last minute efforts into handful of states
198 days ago
To the last minute, Florida is proving to be an expensive and frustrating state for President Barack Obama and Republican…
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State lawmaker says he was booted from committee after clashes with Jindal
200 days ago
The Republican vice chairman of the House's budget-writing committee was kicked off the panel Friday after repeated clashes with GOP…
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Early voting ends Tuesday in Louisiana
204 days ago
Tuesday is the last day for Louisianians to vote early for the November 6 election.
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Attempt at special session to review Jindal's budget fails
207 days ago
An attempt to get lawmakers into special session to consider reversing Gov. Bobby Jindal's recent cuts to health care programs…
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Cannizzaro to oppose concealed weapon amendment
209 days ago
On Thursday, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro will speak out against a proposed amendment that would take away the…
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Candidate Kaplan: Experience working on criminal justice issues
210 days ago
Dana Kaplan joined us to talk about her candidacy for the District B seat of the New Orleans City Council.
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Early tax renewal on Nov. 6 ballot
211 days ago
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans voters will decide Nov. 6 whether to extend and rededicate a 6.07-mill property tax…
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New Orleans Politics, Louisiana Legislature, News, Election, Videos - WWLTV.com
211 days ago
New Orlean's source for local political and election news with coverage from the Louisiana Legislature, the White House, Congress and…
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Candidate Horton: I speak for poverty, I am poverty
211 days ago
Musician and small businessman Marlon Horton, a candidate for New Orleans City Council District B, said he got into the…
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Residents can begin voting early on Tuesday
211 days ago
There are 2.9 million voters in Louisiana, according to Secretary of State Tom Schedler. Orleans Parish accounts for 243,000 of…
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Where to vote early
211 days ago
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What's on your ballot: early voting begins Tuesday across Louisiana
212 days ago
Early voting begins Tuesday at locations across Louisiana for the Nov. 6 presidential election, in which voters will also consider…
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Candidate Cantrell: Ability to build consensus, listen to constituents
212 days ago
Four people are running to represent District B in the New Orleans City Council, which covers parts of Uptown, Broadmoor…
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Plaquemines Parish President candidate: Amos Cormier
967 days ago
Amos Cormier discusses his candidacy for Plaquemines Parish president.
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Richmond victory speech
931 days ago
Cedric Richmond's victory speech after defeating incumbent Rep. Joseph Cao.
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Okla. AG candidates hold political forum
1077 days ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The three candidates vying to succeed Attorney General Drew Edmondson touched on issues ranging from illegal…
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Sunday Edition: Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Race
598 days ago
Dennis sits down with the five candidates vying for Plaquemines Parish Sheriff, Bill Bubrig, Lonnie Greco, Leo Palazzo, Terry Sercovich,…
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Mandeville Mayoral Candidate Trilby Lenfant
1157 days ago
Mayoral candidate Trilby Lenfant discusses what she'd like to do if elected as Mandeville's next mayor.
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Crist signs the paperwork to officially leave GOP
1105 days ago
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is officially an independent.
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Sunday Edition: Campaign 2010
934 days ago
Dennis sits down with political analysts Dr. Thomas Langston, Dr. Silas Lee, Dr. Ed Chervenak to discuss the upcoming election.
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DuBos: High black voter turnout helps Richmond to victory
931 days ago
Political Analyst Clancy DuBos on Cedric Richmond's victory over Rep. Joseph Cao for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
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Freddy Drennan on becoming Slidell mayor
1151 days ago
Slidell Police Chief Freddy Drennan's thoughts after being named the next mayor of Slidell.
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Cao: Obama not checking out who he's endorsing
960 days ago
Hoping to overcome President Barack Obama's recent endorsement of his opponent, U.S. Rep. Ahn "Joseph" Cao is accusing Obama of…
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Jeff Parish President Candidate Larry Haas
968 days ago
Eric interviews businessman Larry Haas, a candidate for Jefferson Parish President.
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Candidate: GOP in danger in Nevada Senate race
1090 days ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In an ominous warning for Republicans, a U.S. Senate candidate in Nevada said Thursday that the…
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Alabama Dems may nominate 1st black for governor
1088 days ago
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A well-funded black congressman has a shot at becoming the first African-American to win the Democratic…
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2010 themes pop up in runoff results
1064 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Themes of the November midterm elections have popped up in the handful of primaries and runoffs held…
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Palin's picks display pragmatism, stirs 2012 talk
1074 days ago
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Sarah Palin the political pragmatist? Go figure.
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AP: Vitter won't say whether "serious sin" broke law
936 days ago
Republican Sen. David Vitter on Thursday repeatedly refused to say whether he broke the law in connection with a Washington…
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3rd Congressional candidate: Hunt Downer
966 days ago
Hunt Downer discusses his candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District.
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Dorgan says it's right time to leave US Senate
1232 days ago
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota says he won't seek a fourth term because he…
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Lt. Governor candiate: Jay Dardenne
937 days ago
Candidate Jay Dardenne discusses his platform for Lt. Governor.
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SC governor hopeful denies blogger claim of affair
1094 days ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A political blogger is claiming he had an affair with South Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Nikki…
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2nd Congressional District Race: Cedric Richmond
939 days ago
Candidate Cedric Richmond discusses his platform for the 2nd Congressional District.
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More than 1 million Infantino baby slings recalled after being linked to 3 deaths
1155 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1 million Infantino baby slings recalled after being linked to 3 deaths.
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Poll: Blumenthal still popular among Conn. voters
1091 days ago
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — About a week after acknowledging he "misspoke" about his military service during the Vietnam era, a…
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Anti-abortion group to campaign for CA candidate
1091 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — A national organization that opposes abortion says it will spend about $215,000 in the final days of…
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Analysis: Several JP school board incumbents defeated
962 days ago
Several Jefferson Parish incumbent school board members went down to defeat Saturday night. Political Analyst Clancy DuBos says the business…
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Jindal: Make Congress part-time
908 days ago
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal thinks the nation would be better off if Congress were a part-time institution.
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Mayoral candidate Henry blasts media for biased reporting
1231 days ago
It was, at times, a heated and awkward news conference. In announcing the last minute meeting, Henry's campaign said the…
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Mitch Landrieu picks transition team leaders
1195 days ago
New Orleans Mayor-elect Mitch Landrieu's transition team is starting to take shape.
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Voters choose fall matchups, decide Lincoln's fate
1079 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — With frustrated voters poised to unleash their wrath, unpopular Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and vulnerable Sen.…
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Nungesser talks about landslide win
962 days ago
Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser discussed his landslide win over two opponents Saturday night.
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GOP's 2012 hopefuls crowd town they loves to hate
1187 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans who may want Barack Obama's job have flocked this weekend to the town they love to…
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Vote record on banning felons from public office
1069 days ago
The Michigan House voted 91-13 Thursday to approve a measure that would ban people from being elected or appointed to…
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SC Dem Party nixes protest of US Senate primary, upholds nomination of unknown, unemployed vet
1069 days ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — SC Dem Party nixes protest of US Senate primary, upholds nomination of unknown, unemployed vet.
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DuBos - Had Murray stayed in the race, black votes would have been more divided
1226 days ago
Jim Carvin, who handled the winning media for 10 consecutive mayoral elections. “Every election is a unique event,” Jim said.
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Amid tea party divide, Idaho GOP picks a nominee
1092 days ago
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Voters in Idaho were choosing a GOP nominee for Congress on Tuesday in an unusually tangled…
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Report: Whitman had altercation with eBay employee
1072 days ago
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The campaign of California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman is responding to a published report that claims…
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Mayoral Candidates: Rob Couhig
1231 days ago
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Paul: Ky. Senate win would mean tea party
1101 days ago
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Rand Paul says a victory by him in Kentucky's primary would…
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Chicken costumes banned at Nev. polling places
1095 days ago
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Voters dressed in chicken costumes won't be allowed inside Nevada polling places this year.
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McCain launches ads blasting opponent on spending
1091 days ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Sen. John McCain's re-election campaign plans to launch new radio and television ads that blast his…
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After Utah, Kentucky next GOP test
1108 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — After toppling three-term Republican Sen. Robert F. Bennett in Utah, tea party activists and other conservative critics…
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Draft GOP plan keeps Iowa, NH 1st in voting cycle
1104 days ago
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The chairman of the Iowa Republican Party says a national GOP panel supports keeping Iowa…
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SC Dems uphold US Senate primary shocker
1069 days ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democratic Party officials have upheld a surprising U.S. Senate primary win by an unemployed…
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Jefferson Parish President Race
969 days ago
Dennis sits down for a mini debate with the two candidates for one of the most important races in the…
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First Congressional District Candidate Myron Katz
940 days ago
Eyewitness News interviewed the three candidates for the First Congressional District seat Monday on the Eyewitness Morning News.
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3rd Congressional candidate: Ravi Sangisetty
938 days ago
Candidate Ravi Sangisetty discusses his platform for the 3rd Congressional District.
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Rainy weather hurts turnout at polls, Rigamer says
931 days ago
WWLTV Election Analyst Greg Rigamer on the early turnout so far for today's elections.
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DuBos: The siege of Troy Henry
1212 days ago
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Mandeville Mayoral Candidate: Donald Villere
1156 days ago
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Calif. voters to decide whether to open primaries
1088 days ago
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Take that political parties.
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Full Election Results
931 days ago
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Mary Landrieu reacts to Mitch's win
1200 days ago
Senator Mary Landrieu reacted to her brother Mitch's primary win in the New Orleans Mayor's race.
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New Hawaii congressman hopes for quick swearing-in
1094 days ago
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's newest member of Congress hopes to be quickly sworn in this week after his special election…
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Lautenberg's illness could hurt Senate Democrats
1187 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Concerns about New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg's health are presenting yet another challenge for Democrats struggling to…
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GOP challengers join Texas ed board battleground
1178 days ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Uproar over the evolution curriculum. Divides over religious influences in American history. A board member who…
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3rd Congressional District: Ravi Sangisetty
946 days ago
We believe it's vital to allow voters the opportunity to hear directly from candidates for major office. That's why we're…
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McCain shakes up campaign; Pa. Senate race tight
1101 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain's re-election bid lost its campaign manager and another veteran Republican official, part of a…
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Red Sox executive makes low-key run for RI office
1091 days ago
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — Boston Red Sox executive Jeremy Kapstein (KAP'-styn) has been a baseball superagent and CEO of the…
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Whitman offended by comments in Calif. gov's race
1076 days ago
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California GOP gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman on Thursday criticized remarks attributed to rival Jerry Brown that…
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Biographical sketches of gubernatorial candidates
1039 days ago
Republicans:
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Analysis: Celebrity, yes, but can Palin be more?
1189 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarah Palin lacks many of the traits of a typical American presidential candidate. She's unconventional, unpredictable and,…
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Rubio says country relying too much on government
1102 days ago
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio says the country is relying too much on the government and…
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Go west! Dems did, now struggle to hold onto gains
1093 days ago
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — Westward, uh-oh.
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Vitter vs. Melancon Debate: Part 3
936 days ago
Part 3 of the debate between Sen. David Vitter and Rep. Charlie Melancon.
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Guidry's victory speech
1172 days ago
Susan Guidry's speech to supporters after her victory over Jay Batt Saturday night in the Council District A race.
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Fla. governor candidate touts outsider status
1094 days ago
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A surprise candidate for governor in Florida is putting millions of his own money into his…
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Whitmire to pay penalty over campaign violations
1231 days ago
HOUSTON (AP) — The Texas Ethics Commission says state Sen. John Whitmire of Houston improperly some reported political contributions and…
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Kennedy won't run for re-election in RI
1195 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Patrick Kennedy has decided not to seek re-election after eight terms in Congress, saying his life…
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Report: Rep. Ellsworth to seek Bayh's Senate seat
1188 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — A newspaper reports that Indiana Congressman Brad Ellsworth has said he is seeking Evan Bayh's U.S. Senate…
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Rand Paul on Ky. gov's troubles: Pardon yourself
1063 days ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul wrote in a newspaper four years ago that he would have…
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Ron Paul to campaign for son in January
1239 days ago
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is expected in Kentucky in late January for a political…
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DuBos: Johnson win signals political comeback
1172 days ago
Political Analyst Clancy DuBos discusses what made the difference in the Council Dist. E race.
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