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Dean has been a prolific political donor to both the governor and Kennedy despite their differing political party affiliations. Dean contributed $42,500 to Edwards during his second gubernatorial run and $7,500 to the governor’s brother, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards. Both are Democrats.

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Dean also donated $25,000 in June to the Conservative Louisiana political action committee, which supports Kennedy, who is a Republican. Though the PAC supports Kennedy, his spokesperson said that “contributions to the Conservative Louisiana PAC do not go to Sen. Kennedy, nor does he direct their distribution.”

The PAC initiated a refund of Dean's donations last week, according to its treasurer.

Somebody should report on former mayor Mannino's involvement too.

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Posted by Ghost of Colby

Alberta, overlooking B.C.

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Posted on 9/13/21 at 1:01 pm to I B Freeman

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Dean contributed $42,500 to Edwards during his second gubernatorial run and $7,500 to the governor’s brother, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards.

Sheriff Daniel Edwards refused to investigate. So did another brother, Independence Police Chief Frank Edwards, but let’s not forget he did offer this opinion.

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But in an astonishing interview with Lee Zurik of WAFB’s sister station WVUE-Fox 8, Independence Police Chief Frank Edwards said he had not concluded an investigation was needed. “I’m not aware of an investigation. ... I don’t mean to be crass, but under the circumstances those numbers (at least four dead) do not strike me as being unusual,” Edwards said. “I’m not apologizing for anyone. I was there, and I wouldn’t have wanted my mother or grandmother to be in those conditions

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