Can John Bel Edwards Teach Democrats How to Win in the South?

[Willie Pep]

Politico has a very interesting article on Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. The article discusses Edwards' political career and whether he might be a model for other Democrats trying to win in Southern states.

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/09/02/john-bel-edwards-southern-democrats-215570

[white_wolf]

1. Sorry, but if he's anti-choice then he does not need to be the future of the party.

There are some issues I don't think we should compromise on and that's one of them.

[BluegrassDem]

3. It was more about the future of southern Dems

Dems are pretty much shutout across the entire south. If we can get more people like Edwards in office, then I'm all for it.

[Sgent]

2. He's my govenor

and by far better than Vitter (his opponent) or Jindal. That said, I wonder how he will do when he's not up against such a flawed candidate.

[white_wolf]

4. I remember when Jindal was supposed to be the future of the GOP.

That clearly never happened. I could never tell if he was truly incompetent or if the GOP's racism did him in.

[dawg]

5. For once, it wasn't the racism.

He nearly ruined the state.

[RhodeIslandOne]

6. I think he won because Jindal ruined LA and Vitter was so bad....

.....unfortunately, Republicans are only punished when they hit complete rock bottom.