Louisiana braces for Super Tuesday swing with GOP shift
Louisiana voters head to the polls on Tuesday for Democratic and Republican presidential primaries as Gore and Bush dominate. The race for the Louisiana state Republican Central Committee attracts attention, with Foster's mainstream slate benefiting from steady party organization while overall turnout remains a concern after tepid fall elections.
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Edwards DeBartolo riverboat scheme heads to final phase
Federal prosecutors prepare for the most consequential phase of the Edwin Edwards trial as Eddie DeBartolo Jr. is expected to testify about the 15th riverboat license scheme. The case centers on kickbacks tied to riverboat casino licensing, with Edwards accused of manipulating the process from 1992 to 1996.
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Louisiana Delegates Set by Tuesday Presidential Primaries
Delegates for Louisiana will be decided by Tuesday's presidential preferential primaries. Democrats allocate 61 of 73 pledged slots proportionally by congressional district with a 15 percent threshold, plus additional elected officials. Republicans allocate 29 delegates proportionally with a 10 percent threshold, with non-qualifying votes to the winner.
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Louisiana voters favor Saturday turnout in election pattern
Trey Curso, executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, said turnout will be low based on absentee voting trends. He noted that Louisiana voters generally surge in presidential race years, with the decisive moment appearing on March 7.
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Spears slammed for prerecorded boost on Birmingham visit
AP report notes Britney Spears faced sharp criticism from Mary Colurso in The Birmingham News for using taped vocals during a Birmingham concert with misaligned mouth movements in front of about 18 000 fans. Separate items cover a Louisiana teacher accused of taping a student and a New Orleans school punishment where students cleaned bathrooms for missing notices.
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Britney Spears
Mary Colurso
Birmingham News
Spears
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Lalamia
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Taylor
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