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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks about the state's response to the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. The Democratic governor requested a federal disaster declaration for his state, which has one of the nation's highest per-capita rates of virus infection. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Louisiana hit with big jump in coronavirus cases, deaths

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Louisiana Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone, right, speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Mr. Rispone placed second in the Oct. 12 gubernatorial primary and will face off in November against incumbent Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) **FILE**

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards falls short, will face runoff in November against Eddie Rispone

By James Varney - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump introduces Louisiana Republican gubernatorial candidates Eddie Rispone, left, and Ralph Abraham, during his campaign rally on the eve of the Louisiana election, in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The two are running against incumbent Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Donald Trump savages Democrats for “this impeachment BS”

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, likely faces a complicated path to reelection in 2020. President Trump won the state by 20 points in 2016. (Associated Press Photographs)

John Bel Edwards, Democratic Louisiana governor, standing strong in reelection bid

By James Varney - The Washington Times