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...Former Louisiana State Rep. David Duke a formerKu Klux Klan leader, will also appear on theRepublican ballot. The American Civil LibertiesUnion had threatened to sue if his name was notincluded...
After four days of campaigning in the South,Bush spent the day at Camp David, while Buchananstumped in Louisiana...
...court's swipe came in an opinion involving Keith Hudson, a black Louisiana prisoner who was kicked and punched by two guards while he was handcuffed and shackled. A supervisor stood by, instructing the guards "not to have too much fun." The high court held that the use of such excessive force may constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" under the Eighth Amendment even if the inmate does not suffer serious injury. But in a dissent joined only by Justice Antonin Scalia, Thomas wrote that the court's decision was "yet another manifestation of the pervasive view that the Federal Constitution...
...long-term is far more optimistic. Every year more African-Americans vote. The last gubernatorial race in Louisiana saw an extremely high participation of African-Americans in the race, without whom David Duke might have been elected. Twenty years ago African-Americans would not have participated in such a crucial election. Hispanics can look to this progress as a model for their own future progress...
...Roemer is quick to point out his successes. Under his leadership, Louisiana increased spending on environmental projects and increased teachers' salaries by 20 percent...