Monday, February 07, 2011
STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND
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EDITORIAL: Don't Give Feds Power Over 'Net'
32% of Voters Are Both Fiscal and Social Conservatives
Louisiana has fourth-highest sales taxes in U.S.
Census numbers put population shift on record
Voters Think Federal Government Encourages Illegal Immigration
EDITORIAL: Let public see list of projects
Landry: "Modest Growth Will Not Return Us to Prosperity"
Were Pratt and Jefferson partners in crime? Or just partners?
New Orleans City Council opposes UNO-SUNO merger
Seeking shrimper protection
Save the Youngsville Heritage Oak
LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics
Sen. Mary Landrieu plans to seek fourth Senate term
Remap meeting held at a Chinese restaurant on Capitol Hill
Remap may give BR votes under way
Speaker Tucker: special session likely
Open meeting law a hassle for some
La. Republicans pick Batt, Dore
Vitter and Markey bring political discussion to Twitter
Scalise bill taking aim at growing 'czar' system
LA firms poured money into GOP-aligned American Crossroads
Mubarak's ouster backed in La. protest
Mayor and town clerk plead guilty in FEMA fraud case
Obama Approval Index ratings fall 9 points
GOP senators demand spending cuts of 'no less' than $100 billion
Landry at odds with delegation on redistricting guidelines
HARD TIMES AT THE HARD ROCK
EDITORIAL: Tough love needed for higher ed
Cannizzaro's challenge to judges gets chilly reception
La. misses shale riches
Landrieu to chair Homeland Security subcommittee
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Labels: INTERNET, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Friday, October 23, 2009
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, October 23rd)
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POLL SHOWS VITTER OUTPACING LANDRIEU IN POPULARITY
EDITORIAL: 2010 census (Support The Vitter Amendment!)
Hysteria on Sen. David Vitter's citizenship question
Senate expands hate crime law; Landrieu, Vitter on opposite sides
LANDRIEU BLASTS PUBLIC OPTION
Lee Fletcher Was His Own Force
SOURCES: Badon likely to drop out of race for mayor
Will Nagin factor hurt mayoral business candidates?
EDITORIAL: Choices better serve voters
State Museums lose 13 employees to cuts
EBR (FBI) PROBE FIGURE ON LEAVE
Legislative Auditor worker arrested for video voyeurism
UNDERCOVER STING nets seven with online ad
IP announcement a shock to Cenla business leaders
TOWN APPOINTS PROFIT AS MAYOR
Mayor returns, offers some detail on China, DC trips
Hearing today on hospital land agreement suit
ANOTHER SUBPOENA, ANOTHER LIEN FOR ACORN
Harrison a likely sub for Clark
LSU official: Tuition increase justified (NOT!)
Inside Report: Time is short
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT 'CATEGORY 5 COMMUNICATIONS'
SHARE THE 'LOUISIANA POLITICAL NEWS WIRE' WITH YOUR FRIENDS
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Labels: CENSUS, INTERNET, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Sunday, October 18, 2009
SUNDAY SPECIAL EDITION
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WEB GETTING BIG IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
EDITORIAL: Be Relentless Against Corruption
Nagin's trip to China and Australia cost city taxpayers more than $28,770
Clark defeats Faircloth for La. Supreme Court seat
DETAILED RESULTS FROM STATE SUPREME COURT RACE
Voters Back V-Vehicle Tax
Attorney general's auto purchase request hits a detour
Kennedy's job reduction plan gets chilly reception
Dedications still clogging La. budget
STATE TO STUDY PENSION CHANGES
Inside politics: Economist tells state not to panic
VITTER PUSHES SENATORS ON CITIZENSHIP QUESTION
Vitter leads Melancon in fundraising for Senate seat
How immigration debate affects Census
HILLAR MOORE'S ENTRY INTO DEBATE A "GAME-CHANGER"
Health care plan getting close
EDITORIAL: We're Rich In Culture
EDITORIAL: The job front of fine arts
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Labels: INTERNET, LOUISIANA, NEWS, POLITICS
Thursday, October 01, 2009
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, October 1st)
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Criticized By Bloggers, Researchers & Editorialialists- Meeting Now Open!
Legislative workshop on remapping will be open after all
EDITORIAL: Lawmakers Sow Distrust
Lee Fletcher Succumbs To Cancer
EDITORIAL: Payroll Cuts Tough, Necessary
Clark cites experience(Overlooks Suspension and Sanction)
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION- (WHO CARES!!!)
Ethics Board attorney named to lead agency
EDITORIAL: Online disclosure forms can improve public trust
Costs block more school- Longer year idea OK; funds needed
EDITORIAL: Louisiana should keep college graduates
Jindal launches statewide 'Fight the Flu' campaign
La. man charged in cross-burning case
White House Visit Awes LSU Baseball Team (Visits To War Memorials "Important")
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Labels: BLOGS, CLARK, ETHICS, INTERNET, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TUCKER
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Experts say Internet drives, shapes political arena
THE OUACHITA CITIZEN
by Scott Rogers
More and more people today are getting their political news over the Internet. One person who can attest to the Internet's popularity in this manner is Pat Bergeron, who owns and operates the web site www.lanewslink.com. Bergeron also owns and operates the consulting firm, Category 5 Communications.
University of Louisiana-Monroe's Dr. John Sutherlin, an assistant professor of political science, agrees the Internet has become a powerful tool in the field of political campaigns.
"The Internet has altered the political landscape in much the same way that television did decades ago," Sutherlin said. "Candidates today don't just have websites, but are on Facebook or MySpace."
"They use the Internet to gather support and raise lots of campaign dollars," Sutherlin explained. "Many, though, have taken the approach that since the Internet is largely unregulated, they can push the boundaries in, for example, YouTube, with advertising that could never run on television. The Internet has further decentralized our political process by making it more democratic and accessible for politicians and citizens alike."
Bergeron, a Baton Rouge-based political consultant for more than 30 years, started his web site about four years ago to "take full advantage of the power of the online community in matters of public policy and politics."
Bergeron has worked in more than 100 political campaigns. He said the popularity of the Internet has changed how campaigns are run and public policy is influenced. Today, candidates must hire someone to manage their Internet presence just as they would hire a consultant for other forms of media. "It also opens up a whole different avenue for creative talent," Bergeron said. "Everything is different now because of the Internet. It has such a vital role in campaigns."
Bergeron began his web site with a list of 8,000 people who are currently involved in the political arena around the Baton Rouge area. Now, that "opinion leader database" has grown to over 28,000 people all over the state.
A recent Pew Research survey found that more than one third of the electorate receives the majority of their political information from the Internet, Bergeron said. "The online community in its many diverse forms is quickly evolving into the primary place where public opinion is tested and shaped," he said. "This (medium) helps get your word out to the people who are most interested. They are all over the Internet."
Bergeron works with groups such as Blueprint Louisiana, La Ethics1, Louisiana School Choice and the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce to spread their message about certain issues. Political candidates also use Bergeron's firm to reach voters during their campaigns.
"Over the past few years, working with the best public relations people in the state, this firm has counted among its clients dozens of successful political candidates from governor to police juror," he said.
He said it is all about building a fan base for political candidates as well as any issue that is important to people. "Political campaigning on the Internet is no longer about just setting up a web site and hoping the voters visit it," Bergeron said.
by Scott Rogers
More and more people today are getting their political news over the Internet. One person who can attest to the Internet's popularity in this manner is Pat Bergeron, who owns and operates the web site www.lanewslink.com. Bergeron also owns and operates the consulting firm, Category 5 Communications.
University of Louisiana-Monroe's Dr. John Sutherlin, an assistant professor of political science, agrees the Internet has become a powerful tool in the field of political campaigns.
"The Internet has altered the political landscape in much the same way that television did decades ago," Sutherlin said. "Candidates today don't just have websites, but are on Facebook or MySpace."
"They use the Internet to gather support and raise lots of campaign dollars," Sutherlin explained. "Many, though, have taken the approach that since the Internet is largely unregulated, they can push the boundaries in, for example, YouTube, with advertising that could never run on television. The Internet has further decentralized our political process by making it more democratic and accessible for politicians and citizens alike."
Bergeron, a Baton Rouge-based political consultant for more than 30 years, started his web site about four years ago to "take full advantage of the power of the online community in matters of public policy and politics."
Bergeron has worked in more than 100 political campaigns. He said the popularity of the Internet has changed how campaigns are run and public policy is influenced. Today, candidates must hire someone to manage their Internet presence just as they would hire a consultant for other forms of media. "It also opens up a whole different avenue for creative talent," Bergeron said. "Everything is different now because of the Internet. It has such a vital role in campaigns."
Bergeron began his web site with a list of 8,000 people who are currently involved in the political arena around the Baton Rouge area. Now, that "opinion leader database" has grown to over 28,000 people all over the state.
A recent Pew Research survey found that more than one third of the electorate receives the majority of their political information from the Internet, Bergeron said. "The online community in its many diverse forms is quickly evolving into the primary place where public opinion is tested and shaped," he said. "This (medium) helps get your word out to the people who are most interested. They are all over the Internet."
Bergeron works with groups such as Blueprint Louisiana, La Ethics1, Louisiana School Choice and the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce to spread their message about certain issues. Political candidates also use Bergeron's firm to reach voters during their campaigns.
"Over the past few years, working with the best public relations people in the state, this firm has counted among its clients dozens of successful political candidates from governor to police juror," he said.
He said it is all about building a fan base for political candidates as well as any issue that is important to people. "Political campaigning on the Internet is no longer about just setting up a web site and hoping the voters visit it," Bergeron said.
Labels: BERGERON, INTERNET, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, September 10th)
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McCain Campaign Crowds Grow Exponentially- 'Palin Factor' Bringing Excitement
OBAMA VIDEO: "LIPSTICK ON A PIG" (REFERRING TO SARAH PALIN)
GALLUP POLL: McCain Adds 6%, Obama Drops 5% Since GOP Convention Began
EDITORIAL: FEMA's Failure Angers Jindal
Forecast Shows Ike Likely To Hit Texas
STATE OFFERS HELP TO TEXAS
Maginnis: Need To Learn Lessons Quickly
MINUTEMEN TARGET FLEMING Over Illegal Immigration
Utility Companies To Undergo Review
EDITORIAL: Gustav Goes To Washington
Pay 100% of Gustav Costs, State Asks Bush
STEVE CARTER: Making The Pieces Fit
Thousands Line Up For Food Stamps
ATTORNEY: JENA SIX DAD SPAT ON HER
Mayors Outline Life After Gustav To Rotary
Charles Jones returns to O.J. Simpson's Las Vegas trial
Democrats Pushing 2nd Stimulus, GOP Resisting
Councilman's Brother Cited Over Pizzas, Yelling
Conviction of Reputed Klansman Overturned in New Orleans
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Labels: GUSTAV, IKE, INTERNET, JENA, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MCCAIN, OBAMA, PALIN, POLITICS
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Columnist Emily Metzgar Discusses the Impact of Blogs on Louisiana Politics
KALB TV
By Michele Godard
TV NEWS TWO PART INTERVIEW SERIES WITH EMILY METZGAR:
Interview with Louisiana blogger Emily Metzgar
The headline reduces Ms. Metzgar to simply an online blogger but the truth is much more. Metzgar began her online conversation two years ago just months before the hurricanes hit. She has now established herself as one of the people to watch online, especially as we get closer to the race for governor.
In the first part of a two part interview we ask Metzgar to give us feedback about the online community.
Check back for our second part on the race for governor.
http://www.kalb.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=KALB/Page/ALB_ContentPage&c=Page&cid=1149191480599
Metzgar on the Blog and Politics
Yesterday we visited with Emily Metzgar a Louisiana blogger now working on her doctorate from LSU and studying the issue of on-line blogs. Ms. Metzgar talked to us about her experiences on-line and the issues blogging raises. In part two of our conversation Metzgar talks with us about the race for Louisiana governor and how the on-line community is getting involved.
http://www.kalb.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=KALB/Page/ALB_ContentPage&c=Page&cid=1149191480599
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Emily's blog can be found here: http://www.emilymetzgar.com/
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Labels: CAMPAIGN, GOVERNOR, INTERNET, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
