re: Can you guys explain to me (a Mississippian) how Louisiana has a Democratic Gov?

Actually all bullshitting aside.

Louisiana is a RED state nationally, but most voters don't give a shite about local politics. I mean they will complain but they don't give enough of a frick to vote unless it's a nation election. Louisiana governors election are on off cycles from presidential election. This greatly benefits the Blue inner cities of Louisiana. If the governors election were held on 11/8 They'd be fricked and they know it.