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<p>Louisiana residents are fortunate to have two quality gubernatorial candidates in Bobby Jindal and Kathleen Blanco. We recommend Blanco.</p> <p>Blanco, a Democrat, has experience on the Public Service Commissioner, in the Legislature and eight years as lieutenant governor. She has 20 years solid of public service in Louisiana and has earned the chance to lead the state.</p>

<p>Saturday's voting in the governor's race leaves us Monday's choices. Thankfully, they are good ones.</p> <p>Although The News-Star's endorsed candidate for governor, former state Sen. Randy Ewing, did not make the Nov. 15 runoff, his supporters and the supporters of other candidates who fell by the wayside Saturday can take great solace from the choices that remain.</p>

Terrell the best choice to serve La. in Senate Republican candidate brings integrity, solid track record into race to earn a spot in Congress. Posted on October 20, 2002 There's nothing more important on Louisiana's Nov. 5 ballot than the U.S. senator selection. That race is vital for Louisiana, which needs effective representation in Washington, and vital for America, which needs vibrant, creative and ethical leadership in the Senate, our nation's premier deliberative body. Should the race fall to a Dec. 7 runoff, Louisiana's choice may decide which way the Senate itself leans - Democrat or Republican - and whether...