Who’s in the Governor’s Race? (2018)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2018-12-07
Duration: 00:08:01
Subjects: Elections, 2019 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 2019 | Mann, Robert, 1958- | Hilburn, Greg | Abraham, Ralph L. | Kennedy, John Neely | Edwards, John Bel | Rispone, Eddie
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Photographer
- Crews, Keith Photographer
- Mann, Bob Interviewee
- Hilburn, Greg Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 7, 2018, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Andre Moreau’s interview with Bob Mann of the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication and Greg Hilburn of the USA Today Network. They discuss: Congressman Ralph Abraham announcing his candidacy in the 2019 gubernatorial election; United States Senator John Kennedy’s decision not to run; Kennedy’s late decision possibly keeping other Republicans out of the race; Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone’s candidacy; and Governor John Bel Edwards’ chances for re-election.