Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 193
The Magnificent Seven
Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards (D), who spent 8 years in federal prison for racketeering, is running for Congress to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Bill Cassidy (R), Bloomberg reports.
Said Edwards: “I’m just figuring out all the legalities and how to set up a super PAC, and then I’m going.”
He added: “I’m the only hope the Democrats have here.”
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