Gubernatorial Candidate Melinda Schwegmann (1995)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1995-06-02
Duration: 00:05:28
Subjects: Politics | Schwegmann, Melinda B., 1946- | Elections, 1995 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1995
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Duhe, Jeff Reporter
- Schwegmann, Melinda Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 2, 1995, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s interview with Lieutenant Governor Melinda Schwegmann, a 1995 gubernatorial candidate. She discusses: why she waited until May to announce her candidacy; how she distinguishes herself from the other candidates; and how her department has worked with other departments in state government. Host: Robert Collins