excerpt: [complete opinion at the link above]
IV. Conclusion
The questions posed in your request rest on issues of fact. Since 1918, it has been the policy of this office that no opinions will be rendered on issues of fact.[15] In addition, the law favors qualification and places the burden of proving otherwise on the party challenging a candidate’s eligibility. The law does not provide for or require “pre-qualification.” Under the existing statutory scheme which presumes qualification subject to legal challenges by a registered voter, the issue of Mr. Breaux’s eligibility can be resolved definitively only by the courts, if challenged. It also has long been the policy of this office to decline to render an opinion on matters where litigation appears likely. Therefore, I must refrain from rendering an opinion on the ultimate factual issue of whether Mr. Breaux is qualified to run for the office of the governor.
I hope this sufficiently answers your inquiry; if I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
With best regards,
Charles C. Foti, Jr.
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL
Now that Breaux has opted-out, we need to amend the state Constitution (again) to change the term “Citizen” of Louisiana to “permanent resident of Louisiana” for the preceding 5 years in order to qualify for statewide office.
NO MORE CARPETBAGGERS!