Not much time, just a couple of notes… Of course, Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA02){IN HIS FREEZER!} will proudly reclaim his seat as the Dean of Louisiana’s congressional delegation. He defeated a newcomer, 30 year old former news anchor Helena Moreno in the Democratic Primary 57 to 43%; the formality of the General Election will take place December 4. About the time his bribery trial resumes, | Read More »
Bill Jefferson and Sister Betty have been named unindicted co conspirators in the money-laundering scheme between erstwhile State Senator Derrick Shepherd and bond dealer/nutcase Gwendolyn Moyo. With Moyo insisting on representing herself, the trial promises to take on a circus-like atmosphere. Bill Jefferson faces a runoff for the Democratic nomination for the Second Congressional District on Nov. 4. Times-Picayune: Federal fraud trial for bond broker | Read More »
The Congressional Primaries were originally scheduled for September 6, but were postponed due to Hurricane Gustav. The polls closed at 8 pm CDT. The highest profile elections will be in District 2, where a slate of six challenge The Freezer King for the Democratic nomination (and, effectively, the Congressional seat). There is a contested primary for each party is District 4 (Shreveport), the seat of | Read More »
The plot so far: Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) awaits trial on bribery and corruption charges. Meanwhile, the primary election in his quest to be re-elected has been rescheduled to Oct. 4 on account of the disruption caused by Hurricane Gustav. (I predict he’s going to be reelected, BTW.) Brother Mose and Sister Betty Jefferson await their own trial on charges of looting some $627,000 from | Read More »
New Orleans’ love affair with the corrupt extended family of Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) may be entering its last days. From the Times-Picayune: Of the roughly $45,500 Jefferson raised between April and June — a paltry sum for a senior member facing a reelection fight — $13,800, or about one third, came from his own family.
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