Posted on 03/18/2014 2:18:26 AM PDT by Libloather
(CNN) - Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards said Monday he's running for the state's 6th Congressional district.
Edwards, who was released from federal prison three years ago after serving nearly a decade on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and extortion, made the announcement at a Press Club meeting in Baton Rouge.
"I acknowledge that there are good reasons why I should not run. I know that, but there are better reasons why I should and good reasons have to give way to better reasons and therefore, I will be a candidate for congress in the sixth congressional district this year," Edwards said.
(Excerpt) Read more at politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com ...
"DON'T Vote For The Crook -
It's Important."
He’ll be among equals.
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.
A felony conviction means he cannot vote, right?
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