Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-La., signed on for a debate among the three front runners in Louisiana’s U.S. senate race at the University on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at The Manship School of Mass Communication.
Cassidy joins Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Republican newcomer Rob Maness in the debate that will be sponsored by WAFB Channel 9, Raycom Louisiana stations, local NPR station WRKF and LSU Student Government.
Jerry Ceppos, dean of the Manship School of Mass Communication, said hosting the debate coincides with the school’s mission — aligning public policy and media.
The debate’s location at the flagship University encourages candidates to discuss higher education and issues with student interest.
“There couldn’t be a better place than LSU to have it,” Ceppos said.