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Tom Hawks, an Iowan retiree and navy veteran, stands up to ask a question to Cory Booker during his rally at Adam’s Street Espresso Cafe in Creston, Iowa on Jan. 1, 2020.

It’s anyone’s game in the 2020 Democratic presidential race; who are the fringe candidates?

By Lara Nicholson January 6, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Democratic presidential race is evolving into a two-tier contest: the top four candidates, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and the remaining...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Report: President Trump turns focus toward Louisiana governor race with Wednesday night rally

By Melinda Deslatte November 6, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With voting complete in Mississippi and Kentucky, President Donald Trump is turning attention to the last gubernatorial contest of the year, bidding to drive out Louisiana's...

Trump Rally

Follow LIVE: President Trump’s election eve Louisiana rally in Lake Charles

By Caleb Greene and Maria Marsh October 11, 2019

8:35 p.m. "Thank you all for the support," one Little League champion said addressing the crowd.  The team exited the stage. The President then went on to highlight his economic achievements, in contrast...

FILE - In this Wednesday, July 11, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, talks with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as they arrive together for a family photo at a summit of heads of state and government at NATO headquarters in Brussels. The White House says Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria, casting uncertainty on the fate of the Kurdish fighters allied with the U.S. against in a campaign against the Islamic State group. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Report: Trump’s Syria-Kurds move gets results — quick and negative

By Matthew Lee October 9, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. must escape the "Endless Wars" in the Middle East, President Donald Trump repeatedly declares. Mission accomplished, at least in the shortest of short terms. When on Wednesday...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks at the lectern as the Press Club of Baton Rouge hosts a forum for the three gubernatorial candidates Monday Sept. 23, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, faced his two Republican challengers, U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, , right at table background, who has represented Louisiana's fifth congressional district since 2015, and businessman Eddie Rispone, of Baton Rouge, left at table background. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP)

Report: Final debate Wednesday ahead of Louisiana governor election

By Associated Press News Report October 9, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is debating his two major GOP opponents one last time before Saturday's election. The Deep South's only Democratic governor will square off...

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Gov. John Bel Edwards acknowledges his supporters as he comes out onstage for a debate with Eddie Rispone and Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham in Baton Rouge, La. Edwards is battling to hold onto the Democrats’ only governorship in the Deep South. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)

Report: GOP firepower aims to oust Louisiana Gov. Edwards

By Melinda Deslatte October 8, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is out to prove he's no fluke. The straight-laced West Point graduate, who shocked the ruby red state four years ago with his longshot election...

FILE - In this July 8, 2019 file photo, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards stumps for re-election during a campaign stop in New Orleans, La. While Democrats in Washington charge ahead with an impeachment inquiry, their party's candidates for governor in three Southern states are doing their best to steer the conversation away from Republican President Donald Trump and toward safer ground back home. Edwards, who leads in the polls, faces two major Republican opponents in the Oct. 12 primary. (David Grunfeld/The Advocate via AP, File)

Report: President Trump to hold Louisiana election eve rally against Gov. Edwards

By Associated Press Report October 6, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump is heading to Louisiana ahead of Saturday's election, for a last-minute rally aimed at peeling support from Gov. John Bel Edwards and keeping the Democratic...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks at the lectern as the Press Club of Baton Rouge hosts a forum for the three gubernatorial candidates Monday Sept. 23, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, faced his two Republican challengers, U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, , right at table background, who has represented Louisiana's fifth congressional district since 2015, and businessman Eddie Rispone, of Baton Rouge, left at table background. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP)

Report: Ad hits Louisiana Gov. Edwards on ex-aide’s harassment scandal

By Melinda Deslatte October 3, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to hire a chief deputy previously accused of sexual harassment is the target of a new Republican-financed attack ad that aims...

Rep. Ralph Abraham speaks during the Gubernatorial debate on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in the Student Union Theater.

Report: GOP candidate infighting grows in governor’s race as October primary draws near

By Melinda Deslatte October 1, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican Louisiana governor candidate Ralph Abraham has abandoned his claims to avoid intraparty fighting and is taking more direct hits at GOP contender Eddie Rispone. With...

(From left to right) Eddie Rispone, Gov. John Bel Edwards, and Rep. Ralph Abraham all speak during the Gubernatorial debate on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in the LSU Student Union Theater.

Report: Louisiana among Southern gubernatorial races affected by Trump impeachment inquiry

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — On Thursday, as President Donald Trump mused about a possible "spy" in the White House, Democrats alleged a "cover-up" and Washington fired up the gears of impeachment, the...

(From left to right) Eddie Rispone, Gov. John Bel Edwards, and Rep. Ralph Abraham all speak during the Gubernatorial debate on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in the LSU Student Union Theater.

Report: Second TV debate coming Thursday in Louisiana governor race

By Associated Press Staff Report September 26, 2019

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and his two main Republican challengers are set to spar in their second statewide TV debate, two days from the start of early voting. The Deep...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks at the lectern as the Press Club of Baton Rouge hosts a forum for the three gubernatorial candidates Monday Sept. 23, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, faced his two Republican challengers, U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, , right at table background, who has represented Louisiana's fifth congressional district since 2015, and businessman Eddie Rispone, of Baton Rouge, left at table background. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP)

Report: Louisiana governor candidates tangle ahead of early voting

By Melinda Desllate September 25, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Just days before the start of early voting, Gov. John Bel Edwards' Republican opponents struck at his hallmark achievements Monday in hopes of keeping the Democratic incumbent...