The Louisiana Republican State Executive Committee is expected to recommend only one candidate to challenge Edwards and to urge that the unendorsed candidate(s) withdraw from the race. Polls consistently show the Democrat Edwards leading Rispone and Abraham in his bid for a second term as governor. | The Louisiana Republican State Executive Committee is expected to recommend only one candidate to challenge Edwards and to urge that the unendorsed candidate(s) withdraw from the race. Polls consistently show the Democrat Edwards leading Rispone and Abraham in his bid for a second term as governor. |