Politics of Louisiana
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Politics in Louisiana have always been a controversial yet interesting combination. Ever since the beginning of statehood, Louisiana has been a traditionally conservative state full of middle class whites and blacks. According to a CNN poll, about 40% of Louisiana voters are politically conservative. Baton Rouge is home to LSU, one of the most conservative universities in the nation.[citation needed]
Louisiana has been a marginally liberal state for decades, mainly due to the influence of urban New Orleans and its large African American population. Marginal is a good description, because Democrats have won statewide elections over the years, but by very narrow margins.
The political balance in Louisiana will likely be effected by the post-Hurricane Katrina exodus from New Orleans and the state. Heavily Democratic New Orleans has lost half of its population, and it appears many of the former residents will not be returning. This will likely reduce the Democrats' base of support in the state and could make Louisiana a Republican leaning state in the future.
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