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Originally Posted by KewlDewd66
But the tactics may be useful when distracting people from the real issues that the political elite may not be able to resolve.
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Coincidentally or not, this is election season in Louisiana. Under their Open Primary system, a primary election with multiple candidates from Republicans, Democrats, and possibly three minor parties was held October 24. As is typical, no one received over 50% of the votes cast in many races, and the top two advanced to a runoff November 21.
Offices at stake are the Louisiana Governor (incumbent Bobby Jindal cannot be re-elected because of term limits), other State Executive officers, and the State Legislature.
There were also some local offices on the ballot but none of significance in Orleans Parish.