In 2024, the GOP will occupy every statewide office for the first time since 2015. On Saturday night, Republican candidates, John Fleming, Nancy Landry, and Liz Murrill won their races for treasurer, secretary of state, and attorney general. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Democratic Party will have very little influence on state government over the next four years…
“What are Democrats going to do? That’s the big question that came out of this election. They’re non-existent when you go across the state in a lot of elections. Only in pocket areas some of the Democrats have those type seats but besides that, Democrats really have zero power.”
Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry will replace Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards in January. Republicans will also continue to hold a supermajority in the House and Senate. Pinsonat says it will be up to the GOP to address the major issues facing the state.
“Insurance, kids leaving the state, a high number of low-income people in Louisiana, all those problems now are dumped in their laps. They’ve got to produce results.”
Pinsonat says Saturday’s election will shape the state’s future. He says the GOP leadership will have to find sound solutions to reversing issues that have been in existence for the last four decades.
“By saying that the Democratic governor’s gone you have no excuse. Republicans are now facing reality. They’ve got to fix problems. There’s nobody else to blame but themselves.”
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