by Michael Lunsford | Apr 22, 2025 | RPEC, Sunshine
A curious bill filed by freshman legislator Rep. Dixon McMakin (HB200) might change the trajectory of Louisiana’s entire closed primary debate. Though framed as “just a local bill,” its real goal is a state takeover of East Baton Rouge’s Republican Parish...
by Michael Lunsford | Mar 11, 2024 | Lafayette, RPEC
Well, it’s that time again. Although it’s changing soon, the Presidential Preference Primary is currently Louisiana’s only closed primary. In addition to voters selecting the person to represent their political party for President of the United...
by Michael Lunsford | Oct 21, 2022 | Lafayette, RPEC
On Monday, October 17th, 2022, someone spotted Denice Skinner walking in downtown Lafayette, near the gaping hole where the Mouton statue used to be. She was animated, frazzled hair whipping in the breeze, and yelling into her cell phone. Now we know why…...
by Michael Lunsford | Oct 13, 2022 | RPEC, St. Martin
The average voter has a vague notion that there are two prominent national and state-wide political parties. However, many don’t know there also exists local political parties, called a Party Parish Executive Committee (PEC). Although we can argue about the...
by Michael Lunsford | Sep 14, 2022 | Lafayette, RPEC
It’s been a minute since our original post, Lafayette Republican Swipes $35,797. So, some additional, interesting events that have transpired in and around her removal may prove instructive. Denice Skinner had the great idea for the Lafayette Republican Parish...
by Michael Lunsford | Jul 1, 2022 | Lafayette, RPEC
People follow our content because we aren’t afraid to point out when those with nefarious intent hijack the process for their own selfish gain. In fact, it’s one of my favorite things to tell you about. It’s rare, though, that the Lafayette...