State Senator Sonny Mouton Profile (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-04-27
Duration: 00:08:10
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1979 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | Elections, 1979 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1979 | MOUTON, EDGAR G. "SONNY" | Political campaigns | RIGHT TO WORK | State legislators
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Mouton, Sonny Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 27, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a profile of State Senator Sonny Mouton, a gubernatorial candidate. He discusses why he decided to run for governor, his electability, his issue-oriented campaign, and his agonizing vote on the right to work bill. Host: Beth George