Louisiana: Kennedy upset, Edwards pleased with justice reform. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) was among the small group of vocal opposition to President Donald Trump’s First Step Act, the criminal justice reform bill that passed earlier this month. Democratic Governor Bill Edwards, who helped pass similar legislation in Louisiana, told reporters “I think Sen. Kennedy got it wrong” on the issue. North Carolina: GOP stands by Harris. The local arm of the Republican Party is standing behind Mark Harris, the congressman-elect whose legitimacy has come under fire after it was found one of his campaign workers is under criminal investigation for past election fraud. The GOP argues that Harris’ November win should be certified on account of there not being any evidence that the 2018 election was interfered with. That may not be true though, as the state elections board does not have to release the findings of its investigation into the race until later in January. Former gubernatorial candidate indicted. State Sen. and former gubernatorial candidate Michael Williams (R-Cumming) has been indicted for making a false report that computer servers were stolen from his campaign office earlier this year. The candidate, whose aggressive and controversial campaign tactics drew national attention, is alleged to have committed insurance fraud, making a false statement and false report of a crime.
