Wait... that's not Harry Lee?
Update: Certainly the news of EWE's release will spawn all manner of fun regarding the "Now More Than Ever" campaign to return Louisiana to the era of "competent corruption." But, if you're seriously considering this, which I know you aren't, but if you are, allow the Louisiana Constitution to provide you with this moment of pause.
(B) Disqualification. The following persons shall not be permitted to qualify as a candidate for elective public office or take public elective office or appointment of honor, trust, or profit in this state:
(1) A person who has been convicted within this state of a felony and who has exhausted all legal remedies, or who has been convicted under the laws of any other state or of the United States or of any foreign government or country of a crime which, if committed in this state, would be a felony and who has exhausted all legal remedies and has not afterwards been pardoned either by the governor of this state or by the officer of the state, nation, government or country having such authority to pardon in the place where the person was convicted and sentenced.
Now if you're thinking that perhaps the President could be prevailed upon to issue a pardon just to see if it raises a little hell, then hey plus one to you for not letting go of your fun so quickly. EWE would be proud.
Also, because Edwards was convicted under federal jurisdiction, I doubt that Governor Jindal has any authority to issue a pardon himself. But if by some quirk he does have that power, he might be well advised to consider it. Given the potential rocky road ahead for the Governor and just about any Louisiana incumbent during this year's budget crunch, creating a potential EWE campaign might be an attractive option for Jindal.
Also, also, I guess it's all-around old timer's week in Louisiana. One good delusion deserves another.
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