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Jindal ahead in poll by SLU - if accurate, run-off likely —
October 11, 2007 -- Foster Campbell appears to be in the best
position to capture the undecided vote and move on to the run-off.
Baton Rouge Morning Advocate - Constitutional Lawyer Bolsters Campbell's Oil Plan — October 8, 2007
Shreveport Times by Governor Dave Treen - Time to tap oil and gas tax revenue stream — October 7, 2007
Orleans Parish Democratic Committee Endorses Foster Campbell — September 28, 2007
Baton Rouge Morning Advocate - Campbell has a tenacious,
straight-spoken approach — September 24, 2007
The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate profile of Foster Campbell.
Baton Rouge Morning Advocate - OPINION: Campbell derides
oil group claim — September 24, 2007
A letter by Foster Campbell exposing the truth behind the scare
tactics that are being employed by the oil and gas industry.
Times Picayune - DEMO TOUTING FEE ON OIL, GAS PROCESSING
Foster Campbell: Proud to be called a Populist —
September 18, 2007
The New Orleans Times-Picayune profile of Foster Campbell.
AFL-CIO: CAMPBELL IS THE CANDIDATE FOR LOUISIANA'S FAMILIES — September 17, 2007
Foster Campbell recieves the endorsement of the AFL-CIO.
LFT (LA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS) BACKS CAMPBELL —
September 13, 2007
Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell garnered the endorsement of one of the largest teacher unions in the state Wednesday in his bid to become the next governor. . .
THE BATON ROUGE ADVOCATE EDITORIAL: JINDAL DOES DISSERVICE — September 5, 2007
"Avoiding forums is something campaign front-runners often do, hoping to avoid making mental and verbal blunders, and to keep from elevating opponents in the public eye. If that is smart politics, it also is political cowardice."
Campbell Pledges to Make LSU Hospital in New Orleans a Reality — August 31, 2007
THE INDEPENDENT COVER STORY: THE POPULIST — August 29, 2007
Foster Campbell Pledges-and Delivers-on Ethics Reform in Politics — August 27, 2007
Tax foreign oil, not state residents, governor candidate says — August 24, 2007
Campbell Cites New PSC Rule Preventing Cutoffs During Heat Waves — August 11, 2007
Jindal backpedaling on bumper sticker — August 9, 2007
LSU, Tulane, Saints warn: Hands off
Jindal campaign to keep passing out ‘Tigers’ sticker — August 8, 2007
Despite a warning from university officials, the Jindal campaign vowed to continue distribution of knock-off bumper stickers
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: — August 7, 2007
11 O’Clock Saturday Morning: Do You Know Where Your Candidate Is? -- Jindal Skips Louisiana Municipal Association Forum AND Important Congressional Votes — August 6, 2007
Campbell Argues to Eliminate Income Tax — August 3, 2007
Campbell on Tax-Cut Vetoes: "I'll Provide Much More Tax Relief" — August 2, 2007
“Although the Louisiana Legislature refused to override the Governor’s vetoes,” Campbell said, “they can take comfort in the fact that they’ll keep even more of their hard-earned money when I’m elected Governor.”
Gambit Weekly: Show Me Your Creds! — July 31, 2007
Faced with the choice of a flamboyant populist with lifetime membership or a streetwise businessman new to the fray, Democratic regulars are quietly coalescing behind the name they know in the governor's race.
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: — July 30, 2007
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: — July 28, 2007
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: — July 26, 2007
Campbell Calls for Debates; Calls Out Jindal — July 25, 2007
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: — July 20, 2007
Campbell Focuses on Poverty, Coastal Erosion — July 18, 2007
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: — July 17, 2007
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: — July 9, 2007
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: — July 6, 2007
Foster Campbell Pledges Ethics Reform When Elected Governor — July 5, 2007
Insist on Striking a Better Deal with the Oil Industry — June 25, 2007
(Foster Campbell’s own personal response to this Times-Picayune editorial. — June 12, 2007)
Campbell campaigns in Concordia — June 14, 2007
“‘We have squandered our resources,’ [Foster] said. ‘We have to be more aggressive. There is no excuse for being ranked below Arkansas and Mississippi.’”
Gubernatorial hopefuls debate — May 25, 2007
Louisana PSC approves new Toledo Bend lake level — May 25, 2007
(See also Foster’s Press Release on the subject. — May 29, 2007)
Entergy customers get relief — May 22, 2007
“‘It looks like Entergy’s customers in Louisiana are finally going to get some much-needed relief,’ Campbell said. ‘I’ve fought for this since 2005.’”
Campbell would shun inaugural party, cut taxes — May 16, 2007
“…he will call the Legislature into session within 10 minutes of taking office….”
Campbell last big Democrat standing — Apr 17, 2007
Mitch Landrieu won’t run for governor — Apr 16, 2007
Who will Democrats run? Campbell is party choice, for now — Apr 16, 2007
Breaux says he won’t run for governor — Apr 14, 2007
Statewide media reactions to Foster Campbell’s gubernatorial campaign announcement:
- The Lafayette Daily Advertiser (Article Expired)
- The Alexandria Town Talk (“Campbell: As governor, would end income tax” — Mar 21, 2007)
- The Monroe News Star (Article Expired)
- The Bossier Press-Tribune / Minden Press-Herald’s NWLAnews.com
  (“No more La. income tax? Bossier’s Foster Campbell touts plan in run for governor” — Apr 4, ’07)
Whats Up with Dale Sittig, Anyway? Feb 6-7, 2007
PSC Studying Ways to Waive Fees Move Would Help Battered Women (original article expired) Dec 1, 2006
Several Already Seeking States Top Post Nov 26, 2006
Foster Campbell Promotes Broader State Oil Tax (original article expired) Sep 8, 2006
Governor Blanco Could Face a Populist Challenge from Foster Campbell in 2007 (original article expired) Sep 4, 2006
Foster Campbell Letter to Editor: POLITICIANS MISS THE BIG PICTURE Jun 9, 2006
Foster Campbell: QUICKER ENTERGY ACTION COULD HELP KEEP I. P. OPEN May 15, 2006
REGULATORS VENT THEIR FRUSTRATION AT ENTERGY May 6, 2006

Letter to Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco regarding Hurricane Katrina September, 2005
LPSC REFORM, PHASE I: Response to Legislative Auditor’s Performance Audit
FOSTER CAMPBELL: BRING PSC TO NORTH LOUISIANA Sep 6, 2002
FOSTER CAMPBELL OPENS HEADQUARTERS FOR NORTH LOUISIANA PSC CAMPAIGN
June 26, 2002
BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS ENDORSES FOSTER CAMPBELL FOR PSC May 13, 2002
FOSTER CAMPBELL TO RUN FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Feb 25, 2002

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