Thursday's Blogs from the Bog

SEAN ILLING: LOUISIANA'S NASTY BOBBY JINDAL HANGOVER

"It's almost laboratory conditions in Louisiana," James Carville tells Salon.

IN ONE OF HIS MOST INANE DECISIONS, BLAME JINDAL FOR DRIVING LICENSE DEBACLE

In January, you won't be able to fly without a passport. Thanks Bobby Jindal.

JOHN BEL EDWARDS CRUSHES DAVID VITTER IN RUN-OFF

52 to 33 among likely voters. For real.

STEPHANIE GRACE: THREE LOUISIANA GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES TAKE STAGE

You should read Stephanie's takeaway, but here's mine: David Vitter has disrespected the entire state of Louisiana and insulted the democratic process in this state by repeatedly failing to participate in gubernatorial debates. According to the polls, he is losing, and for a good reason: He believes it's in the bag for him. He has all of the money and none of the support, and unless he decides to answer the tough questions, he deserves to lose.

LOUISIANA PROGRESS: MASS INCARCERATION, IT'S ON THE BALLOT

Louisiana Progress put together a voter's guide on the issue of mass incarceration, reminding us that the state is the prison capital of the world. It's worth considering when you show up at the polls.