The Final Gubernatorial Debate

Section: Business

The candidates for Governor of Louisiana faced one another on state network television and for many, it might have been the first opportunity to watch all of the candidates in the same room. Without doubt, the man on the spot was Bobby Jindal because he can win the election in the first round or could be forced to face more than fifty percent of the voters during the next election who preferred another candidate or who are not willing to vote for him during this primary.

Should Bobby Jindal not be elected on Saturday, obviously, the next big question will be whom will be in the runoff.

During the CBS debate, on Thursday, the public was able to engage in an electronic town hall meeting and listen to the candidates make their major pitch on a variety of issues. The range of topics included corruption, economic development, I-49, Road Home, racism, and so many other topics filled within a one-hour format. While there was more brawn than blood during the debate and while many might have wanted to see more personal interaction between the candidates, the debate gave the audience a chance to see the next Governor in action facing the public.

Approximately fifty percent of the voters are either voting for Walter Boasso, John Georges or Foster Campbell or they are undecided. There are many undecided voters particularly in the Southwest part of the state and even in areas such as Shreveport and Monroe. By Saturday night, those who are going to vote will do so and will have made a gut-wrenching decision knowing that Louisiana can be a great state and hoping that one of the candidates who was in front of the cameras will have a chance to be a great governor.

So, now it is up to the voters, you. We’ve had a debate or perhaps a forum two days before the polls close. Bayoubuzz wants to know what you thought about the candidates’ responses. Trying to remove style from the discussion (although style of a Governor is indeed important), which candidate appeared to make more sense to you? Based upon the debate, which candidate understood the facts and best shared his vision? Which candidate provided the best workable solutions?