Jim Donelon Interview (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-08-17
Duration: 00:07:27
Subjects: DONELON, JIM | Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1979 | Elections, 1979 | Politics | Edwards, Edwin W. | Political campaigns | Campaign Finance
Contributors:
- Blome, Ron Host
- George, Beth Host
- Donelon, Jim Interviewee
Description
This segment from the August 17, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an interview with Jim Donelon, the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council and a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. He discusses why he is running for Lieutenant Governor, wanting the role of acting as a liaison between state and local governments, his relationship with the gubernatorial candidates, the support he has received from Governor Edwin Edwards, and the high cost of the campaign. Host: Ron Blome Host: Beth George