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Tag: David Vitter

Vitter likely to loom over state Legislature as he preps for 2015 governor’s race

A consummate pol, Vitter has been known to dabble in both the state's legislative agenda and the make-up of the two chambers that pass it. Tensions between him and Gov. Jindal are anticipated in the upcoming session.
by Tyler Bridges January 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

With Letten gone, ’tis the season for intrigue and wild rumors

by Mark Moseley December 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Ounce of prevention vs. $300,000 in campaign contributions

by Monique Harden September 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Obama linked to civil rights heroes – in Alabama, not Louisiana

by Mark Moseley July 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Johns usually stay secret, but not Vitter – and now Edwards

by Mark Moseley March 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Does the Canal Street brothel offer peephole on River Birch strategy?

by Mark Moseley March 21, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Primary politics: Does Jindal secretly want Obama to win?

by Mark Moseley March 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Yet again, GOP voters go whole hog for ‘anybody but Romney’

by Mark Moseley February 9, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Like Vitter, Nungesser opted for racist ads, not serious proposals

by Mark Moseley October 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Relax oversight? How about protecting us from oil's ravages?

by The Editors October 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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