John Bel Edwards has stunned Republicans again, narrowly winning a second term Saturday as the Deep South’s only Democratic governor and handing President Trump another gubernatorial loss this month. Trump fought to return the seat to the GOP, making three trips to Louisiana to rally against Edwards. AdvertisementDemocrats who argue that nominating a moderate presidential candidate is the best approach to beat Trump are certain to point to Louisiana’s race as bolstering their case. AdvertisementWorking with the majority Republican Legislature, Edwards stabilized state finances with a package of tax increases, ending the deficit-riddled years of Jindal. “We can do for Louisiana what President Trump has done for the nation.”Rispone poured more than $12 million of his own money into the race.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 17, 2019 04:18 UTC