Meeting of the Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee. Open to the public so please do come and join us! More Info: Stephen Handwerk Glenn Armentor Law Firm
Barack Obama for President Whether it's the poverty exposed by Katrina, the genocide in Darfur, or the role of faith in our politics, Barack Obama continues to speak out on the issues that will define America in the 21st century.
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Democrats honored at event 10/24/2008 Four state and local leaders were honored for their service Thursday night with the Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee's first Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Tipping Point 10/15/2008 State Sen. Don Cravins is seeking to do the impossible - overtake an incumbent member of Congress, Lafayette's own Dr. Charles Boustany. If you believe the polls, he has a fighting chance.
U.S. Senate candidates debate Iraq, health care 10/13/2008 In another dispute, Landrieu tried to rebuff Kennedy’s charges that her support of Democrat presidential nominee Barack Obama over Republican nominee John McCain would play a role in who wins the Senate race.
“I know you are trying very hard,” Landrieu told Kennedy.
“But Sen. McCain’s coattails are not long enough for you,” she said, triggering cheers from some in the audience.
The two-term senator's rebuke of the third-term state treasurer drew the only audience applause of the night from the 200 college students gathered in a Louisiana State University auditorium.