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<p>BATON ROUGE - The state's top election official says Louisiana needs to drop its presidential primary, but two political science professors say the state must move it up or form a regional pact if the state is to have more of a voice in choosing the candidates for president.</p>

Poll: Voters believe state sent a positive message John Hill Posted on December 11, 2003 BATON ROUGE - Seven out of 10 Louisiana voters agree the election of the new governor Nov. 15 sent a positive message to the rest of the country. The Council for A Better Louisiana found that even half of those who voted for Republican Bobby Jindal of Baton Rouge believed Democrat Kathleen Blanco's election is a plus for the state. The Wirthlin Worldwide Group of Utah conducted the CABL poll of 600 voters Nov. 17-19, the Monday through Wednesday immediately following the runoff. It has...