Gov. Edwards: Strong in Race For Congress

Gov. Edwards: Strong in Race For Congress

Although the media and the political pundits don’t like to talk about it, former Gov. Edwin Edwards remains the candidate to beat in the race for Congress from the 6th Congressional District to replace Dr. Bill Cassidy, who is running for the Senate. With eight Republican candidates still in the race, the Republican vote will be divided, […]

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Perkins Backs Maness for Senate

Perkins Backs Maness for Senate

Former Rep. Tony Perkins, who represented Central in the state House from 1996 to 2004, has endorsed Col. Rob Maness for the United States Senate in the Nov. 4 primary. Maness was one of the candidates Perkins honored at an old-fashioned political rally at his home off Liberty Road in Pride Saturday.  More than 250 residents […]

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Read Capital City News for October 2014

Read Capital City News for October 2014

TOP STORIES IN CAPITAL CITY NEWS: • Appeal Filed with 1st Circuit Court of Appeal on Mall Annexation • Three-Way Battle for U. S. Senate: Cassidy, Landrieu and Maness • Sample Ballot for Nov. 4 • Early Voting is Oct. 21-28 Click here http://louisianarepublican.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SMALL-CapCity-10-2-14.pdf • Editorial: It Comes Down to Louisiana and Its Senate Seat • […]

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Judge Richard Anderson vs. Joyce Plummer – JDC Div. G

Judge Richard Anderson vs. Joyce Plummer – JDC Div. G

District Judge Richard Anderson faces attorney Joyce Plummer for 19th Judicial District Division G in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014, election.

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It Comes Down to Louisiana and Its Senate Seat

The contrast between Sen. Mary Landrieu and her two Republican opponents could hardly be more stark.  Landrieu is a doctrinaire liberal on almost every issue.  She votes with President Obama 97 percent of the time.  Landrieu’s support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid gives Obama control of the Senate and facilitates Obama in his effort […]

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Congress, Judgeships Take Stage

It’s only one month until voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4 to choose a new Congress and a host of local officials. In Central, political signs are everywhere along busy roads and streets, as candidates vie for exposure and legitimacy.  With Congressman Bill Cassidy running for the U.S. Senate, a host of […]

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Three-Way Battle for U. S. Senate

Two Republican candidates are challenging Sen. Mary Landrieu in the Nov. 4 election, and she appears vulnerable to either. In a CNN poll published this week, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R) was leading Landrieu 50-47, while Col. Rob Maness (R) and Landrieu were tied 48-48.  The runoff, if necessary, will be Dec. 6. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was in Louisiana last […]

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Appeal Filed in In 1st Circuit on Mall Annexation

Capital City News editor Woody Jenkins has filed a brief with the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal challenging a ruling by District Judge Janice Clark in the Mall annexation controversy. Jenkins filed suit in June that the Metro Council had no legal authority to annex portions of the Mall of Louisiana. The annexation by the […]

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Is Baton Rouge the Best, the Worst or What?

Is Baton Rouge the Best, the Worst or What?

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Capital City News According to the experts, Baton Rouge and in fact the entire State of Louisiana are either the best possible place in America to live and work or the worst, and there seems to be little in between. Consider this: Baton Rouge is the 4th Happiest City in America […]

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Voters Face Important Decisions On Nov. 4

Voters Face Important Decisions On Nov. 4

Baton Rouge voters will face a host of important races on the Nov. 4 ballot but none is more significant than the U.S. Senate seat from Louisiana. The Senate is hanging by perhaps a single vote and that vote could be decided here. If Mary Landrieu is reelected, that could mean control of the Senate could stay […]

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