I have been attending the annual Washington Mardi Gras Ball for over 35 years.? It is been a “must attend event” for any Louisiana politician.? I have taken many family members over the years, including my mother, who made it again this year at her ripe young age of 92.? I even had to my...Read More
Former Louisiana Senator John Breaux, who was the Captian of the Ball for many years, is still considered the Dean of all the elected officials in Washington.? John is a highly successful Washington lobbyist, but never misses the onslaught of Louisianians who make their annual homage to Washington.Read More
Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon was the Washington Mardi Ball Chairman this year.? H never missed a dance, and seemed to be everywhere.? Charlie is a Democrat, and is a cinch to be re-elected this fall.Read More
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana WHERE ARE THE PRIORITIES IN LOUISIANA? When national companies search for new locations around the country and look at Louisiana, how important is ethics reform? A timely question to ask, since newly elected Governor Bobby Jindal is staking a major part of his reputation on bringing ethics in government...Read More
A provocative look at the deepest of the deep southern states by two veterans of Louisiana politics. Thoughts that are informative, candid, humorous, and sometimes controversial about life in one of the most interesting and rabble-rousing states in the nation.
