Louisiana Political Update
November 22, 2015 Louisiana’s political campaign season finally came to an end Saturday evening as the general (runoff) election settled three contests for statewide office as well as a handful of district races. Two races for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) wrapped up as well as four state Senate seats and 14 seats in the House of Representatives. Following is an overview of the results.
Why Governors Are Struggling in the 2016 Race
The conventional wisdom is that successful candidates should stay far from Washington. So why are senators doing so much better than governors this cycle?
Capitol Resources Opens New Orleans Office
(New Orleans, LA) -- Capitol Resources, LLC, one of the largest and most versatile state-based lobbying firms in the nation, is expanding its footprint with a presence in New Orleans led by 12-year Capitol Resources veteran Lee Ann Mayo.
Mississippi GOP Wins Big Statewide
Mississippi Republicans solidified gains across the board in statewide elections Tuesday, easily holding the governor’s mansion, the very powerful lieutenant governor’s post, state Senate; and expanding to a near super majority in the House of Representatives. Moreover, a united effort by Republican leadership succeeded in derailing a largely Democratic-driven ballot initiative to shift ultimate educational spending oversight to the state’s courts.
Capitol Resources Expands into Texas
Former Rick Perry Chief of Staff to Lead TX Operation
(Austin, TX) - Capitol Resources LLC is expanding its lobbying firm into Texas by joining forces with Ray Sullivan. He has served on the senior staffs of two Texas governors and worked for three members of Congress and more than a dozen political campaigns, including three presidential races.Barbour Weighs in on Democratic Debate
Capitol Resources Managing Partner Henry Barbour was was interviewed on Squawk Box on CNBC following Tuesday night's Democratic debate between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley, Jim Webb, and Lincoln Chafee. He was featured alongside Burson-Marsteller CEO Don Baer.