Former Gov., ex-convict (RAT felon) Edwin Edwards to run for Congress

CNN ^ | 3/17/14 | Dana Davidsen

[Charles Martel]

Edwin seeks to follow the example of Alcee Hastings. An opponent needs to swipe Edwards' old slogan from the gubernatorial race against David Duke and modify it:

"DON'T Vote For The Crook -
It's Important."

[Eric in the Ozarks]

He’ll be among equals.

[deport]

Some other potential candidates. Paul Dietzel has some name recognition because
of his grand dad, Paul Dietzel former coach of the LSU Tigers.

Bill Cassidy, incumbent has chosen to run against Mary Landrieu for Senator.

Current candidates....

DEMS
Richard Lieberman
Edwin Edwards: Former Governor of Louisiana

REPS
Paul Dietzel
Cassie Felder: Attorney
Dan Claitor: State Senator
Norman Clark
Charles Thomas
Craig McCulloch
Garret Graves: Former coastal protection adviser for Gov. Bobby Jindal

Filing deadline is August 22, 2014 for the election on Nov. 4, 2014. The list may change.

[MasterGunner01]

A perfect employment: one convicted felon (ex-Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards) wants to surround himself with undicted co-conspirators in the Congress.

[topher]

A felony conviction means he cannot vote, right?