State Rep. Bobby Freeman Profile (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-06-08
Duration: 00:07:45
Subjects: Politics | State legislators | Elections, 1979 | Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1979 | Louisiana. Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Freeman, Robert L., 1934- | Edwards, Edwin W.
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Freeman, Bobby Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 8, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a profile of State Representative Bobby Freeman of Plaquemine, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. He discusses why he is running for the office, his view of the role of the Lieutenant Governor, his role as a floor leader for Governor Edwin Edwards, the endorsement he received from Governor Edwards and his bases of support. Host: Beth George