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Election Night In Acadiana

Brandon Comeaux — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:01:19 +0000

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President Barack Obama Wins Election

Debbie Ray — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:09:02 +0000

A long, expensive campaign has ended for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

Print Your Louisiana Sample Ballot Here

Debbie Ray — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:46:45 +0000

On Tuesday, November 6, we'll decide on more than who our President will be. There are amendments, millages and more. You can read about the amendments here and print your sample ballot here.

'And Still I Rise' By Maya Angelou [VIDEO]

CJ — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:46:02 +0000

In a time of hurricanes, financial uncertainties and a presidential contest that seems to have the world more divided than ever before, Professor Maya Angelou's poem, 'And Still I Rise', is a beacon of light at the end of this very long tunnel.

Madonna Fans Walk Out During Show in New Orleans [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:09:49 +0000

Madonna received boos and lost a few fans during her show in New Orleans Saturday night when she asked the crowd, “Who’s registered to vote?” and then added, “I don’t care who you vote for as long as you vote for Obama.” After she was booed and several concert-goers walked out, she came back with, [...]

Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Highlights From the Final Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:50:17 +0000

Tonight in Boca Raton, Florida, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney sat down for their third and final debate before the upcoming election. Bob Schieffer of CBS News was the moderator. The debate’s focus was foreign policy. Here are some noteworthy moments from the discussion: This time, like in the first debate, Obama wore [...]

Obama vs. Romney, Round 2 — Highlights From the Town-Hall Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:50:56 +0000

The second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started just after 9 o’clock from the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The town-hall-style debate, with an audience of uncommitted voters selected by Gallup, was moderated by CNN’s Candy Crowley. Here are some highlights of the action: The first question of [...]

Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan: Highlights From the Vice-Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:48:30 +0000

Things kicked off around 9 p.m. Eastern in Danville, Kentucky, on the campus of Centre College, with Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan meeting for their one and only debate during this election campaign. Martha Raddatz of ABC News moderated the debate, which began when Biden, the former six-term senator from Delaware, and [...]

Would You Be Comfortable Voting on a Smartphone? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:50:41 +0000

Smartphones have changed the way we communicate, listen to music, watch videos, even how we pay our bills. But will this explosion in mobile technology one day change the way we vote? As of now, there are no plans to replace the ballot box with an iPhone. But if that were to happen, the majority [...]

Stubbs the Cat Is the World's First Feline Mayor

Camilla Turner — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:54:56 +0000

Meet Stubbs, a sassy cat who has recently rocketed to fame. As mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, he attracts visitors from far and wide, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the longest serving mayors in the US.

Known locally as “Mayor Stubbs,” the feline’s popularity is undisputed: he has 1,000 friends on Facebook, which exceeds the town’s 900 residents.

64 Percent Agree With Herman Cain About Media Being 'Dishonest' — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:52:11 +0000

Embattled presidential candidate Herman Cain recently stated, “There are too many people in the media who are downright dishonest,” and Mediabistro had to see if people agreed.

The site’s survey asked 1,179 registered voters if they sided with Cain’s view on the media, and 64 percent of respondents did.

Lafayette, Louisiana Election Results

Debbie Ray — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:42:08 +0000

Here are the results for Lafayette Parish in the 2011 October general election. These are complete yet unofficial results, with all 122 precincts reporting. Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court Louis Perret reports 34% of Lafayette Parish voters turned out. Sheriff’s Race: Incumbent Mike Neustrom retains his seat with 66% of the vote. Rick Chargois garnered 34% of [...]

Thoughts on Saturday's Elections

Debbie Ray — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:54:11 +0000

Don’t vote if you don’t know what you’re voting on. I know everybody usually says, “Make your voice heard” and I agree, but only if you know who and what you’re voting for or against. If the first time you’ve heard of the Home Rule Charter referendum or the $561 million bond referendum is Saturday [...]

Online Voter Guide for Louisiana Elections

Debbie Ray — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:58:28 +0000

The League of Women Voters of Lafayette has launched an online voter guide, covering all Louisiana statewide, multi-parish, and parish races as well as local propositions and Constitutional amendments. The state website also covers Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE Board) races, including duties of the office, candidates’ biographies, and contact information. Videos of some [...]

What You Need To Know Before You Vote

Debbie Ray — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:40:05 +0000

The Public Affairs Research Council has released its 'Guide to the 2011 Constitutional Amendments.'
The Guide explains the potential impact of the six Constitutional amendments that the public will consider in the two upcoming elections. The objective analysis will help voters understand the issues and the potent