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Axios
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Stage is set for New Orleans sheriff's race
The race for who'll get to wear the badge as New Orleans sheriff next year is officially set with incumbent Sheriff Susan Hutson getting in the game before qualifying ended Friday. Why it matters: In New Orleans, the sheriff runs the Orleans Justice Center, the jail from which 10 inmates escaped in May. With law enforcement still looking for one of them, this election stands to be one of the most fascinating to watch. The big picture: The matchup between Hutson and former interim NOPD chief Michelle Woodfork, who qualified Wednesday, was going to be interesting even before the jailbreak. Woodfork, who was beat out for the police department's top cop job in 2023 by chief Anne Kirkpatrick, remains popular. In recent months, she's been working with District Attorney Jason Williams, who has established himself as a stiff ally for Woodfork. Hutson secured a political victory earlier this year with a historically-narrow win for a millage renewal to support the jail, but the state's first Black female sheriff 's record wasn't without blemishes before the jailbreak. Hutson has faced charges of retaliation against an employee, according to The Times-Picayune, and the city's Inspector General said she'd improperly spent public money on deputy hotel rooms during Mardi Gras. Between the lines: Hutson said she accepts accountability for the jailbreak, and she temporarily suspended her campaign in May to focus on the jail. But shortly after the escape, Hutson began blaming the historic jailbreak on a lack of funding that led to an inadequately maintained facility. By the numbers: Hutson will have to make up some ground to secure a win, according to JMC Analytics' polling numbers taken in New Orleans just after the jailbreak. At the time, 63% of "likely voters" said they had a somewhat or very unfavorable opinion of the current sheriff. Meanwhile, 49% of "likely voters" said they had a very or somewhat favorable opinion of Woodfork. If the election had been held that day, 35% of those polled said they'd vote for Woodfork, compared to 12% for Hutson. Other candidates who qualified for sheriff include Edwin Shorty Jr., businessman Bob Murray, retired Judge Julian Parker and Ernest Lee, according to The Times-Picayune.
Gulf Today
14-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Roger Hutson tried to keep Trump from a second term
Mark Z. Barabak, Tribune News Service Roger Hutson was never a huge fan of Donald Trump. In 2016, he supported Marco Rubio for president, helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for his Republican primary bid. In 2024, Hutson worked with "No Labels," a group of Democrats, Republicans and independents, to forge a bipartisan ticket with the express purpose of keeping either Trump or Joe Biden from winning the White House. Is this "really the best we can do in a country of 330 million people?" Hutson asked in a Denver Post opinion piece after the effort collapsed and another Trump-Biden matchup seemed inevitable. The failure, he suggested, was "a sad commentary on the status of leadership in America." But something unexpected happened over the last six months. Trump won Hutson over. He's not gone full-fledged MAGA. "No, no, no!" he insisted, scoffing at the notion of driving down the street, Trump flag waving. And he's not about to jump on JD Vance's political bandwagon, the likeliest vehicle for extending Trumpism in 2028 and beyond. "I'm acknowledging the accomplishments of the man in the office," Hutson said, with emphasis on the White House's current occupant, whom he supported over Kamala Harris. "I'm very impressed." It's not, as one might suppose, because the Denver oil and gas executive is enamored of Trump's exhortations to "Drill, baby, drill! ("No, baby, no!" is more like it, as Hutson believes oversupply would drive prices down.) Rather, Hutson credits Trump with achieving a good deal of what he promised during the 2024 campaign. Securing America's borders. Forcing US allies to cough up more for defense. Bringing Iran's nuclear program to heel. Taking on the country's unfair trade partners. He still doesn't much care for Trump's abrasive personality, the name-calling and denigrating of people. But Hutson's conversion shows that in a country deeply dug into oppositional camps, where political views appear cement-hardened into place, there are still those open to persuasion and even willing to change their minds. As confounding as that might seem. Hutson, 65, was a Republican his whole life, until leaving the party sometime in the 2010s. Or, more precisely, he felt "the party left me." A growing stridency around abortion and same-sex marriage was particularly off-putting to Hutson, who describes himself as a conservative on fiscal issues and a live-and-let-live type on social matters. "If you're lucky enough in life to find somebody you love," he said, "God bless." Hutson has long been active in civic and political affairs, serving on various boards and commissions under Democrats and Republicans alike. He recalled attending a meeting some years ago when GOP leaders gathered to discuss Colorado's increasingly blue coloration. "If winning means nominating an African American lesbian with antennae coming out of her head," then Republicans should do so, Hutson suggested. That didn't go over well. But it fit Hutson's approach to politics. He grew up an Army brat, moving around the world until his father completed his military career and settled in Golden, Colo., to take a job at a family lumber business. For all the impermanence — packing up and relocating just about every two years — Hutson said his upbringing was in many ways ideal, shaping his outlook to this day. The military, he said, reflects the best of America: unity, shared purpose, teamwork. "I think it teaches you a lot of tolerance," he said. "I think it teaches you a lot of acceptance." His GOP pedigree came from his father, the Army colonel. But it wasn't the scorched-earth version of today's Republican Party, in which Democrats and their philosophy are regarded as the root of all evil. Long ago, as leader of the Jefferson County Republican Men's Club, Hutson invited Colorado's governor, Democrat Roy Romer, to speak. "I was catching such hell from people. 'How dare you invite a Democrat to speak to this group?' " Hutson remembered being chastised. "And I said, 'Well, he's our governor, isn't he? I think it'd be an honour.' " After some initial puzzlement from the governor's office — are you sure? — Romer came and spoke, holding just the kind of cross-party conversation that Hutson wishes occurred more often among politicians in worlds-apart Washington. "I'd love for Trump to have a weekly meeting with (Democratic House leader) Hakeem Jeffries," Hutson said as he sat high above downtown Denver, his office decor — dark leather, rugged mountain landscape. "I would love for Trump to sit down weekly with (Chuck) Schumer" — the Democratic Senate leader — or bring Schumer and the GOP Senate leader, John Thune, together and say, ''How do we work our way through this?'' Could you imagine that, Hutson asked, before answering his own question. Nope. Never gonna happen. Nothing, and no individual, is perfect. But Hutson looks to the bottom line, and he's willing to accept trade-offs. Trump is loud and uncouth. But he's respected on the world stage, Hutson said, in a way the shuffling Biden was not. Trump may be toying with tariffs — up, down, all around. But at least he's addressing the country's one-sided trade relationships in a way, Hutson said, no president has before. He may be off base calling for a drastic ramp-up of domestic oil production. But in general, Hutson said, Trump's welcoming message to business is, "What can we do to be more helpful?"
Los Angeles Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
He tried to keep Trump from a second term. But six months in, ‘I'm very impressed.'
DENVER — Roger Hutson was never a huge fan of Donald Trump. In 2016, he supported Marco Rubio for president, helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for his Republican primary bid. In 2024, Hutson worked with 'No Labels,' a group of Democrats, Republicans and independents, to forge a bipartisan ticket with the express purpose of keeping either Trump or Joe Biden from winning the White House. Is this 'really the best we can do in a country of 330 million people?' Hutson asked in a Denver Post opinion piece after the effort collapsed and another Trump-Biden matchup seemed inevitable. The failure, he suggested, was 'a sad commentary on the status of leadership in America.' But something unexpected happened over the last six months. Trump won Hutson over. He's not gone full-fledged MAGA. 'No, no, no!' he insisted, scoffing at the notion of driving down the street, Trump flag waving. And he's not about to jump on JD Vance's political bandwagon, the likeliest vehicle for extending Trumpism in 2028 and beyond. 'I'm acknowledging the accomplishments of the man in the office,' Hutson said, with emphasis on the White House's current occupant, whom he supported over Kamala Harris. 'I'm very impressed.' It's not, as one might suppose, because the Denver oil and gas executive is enamored of Trump's exhortations to 'Drill, baby, drill! ('No, baby, no!' is more like it, as Hutson believes oversupply would drive prices down.) Rather, Hutson credits Trump with achieving a good deal of what he promised during the 2024 campaign. Securing America's borders. Forcing U.S. allies to cough up more for defense. Bringing Iran's nuclear program to heel. Taking on the country's unfair trade partners. He still doesn't much care for Trump's abrasive personality, the name-calling and denigrating of people. But Hutson's conversion shows that in a country deeply dug into oppositional camps, where political views appear cement-hardened into place, there are still those open to persuasion and even willing to change their minds. As confounding as that might seem. :: Hutson, 65, was a Republican his whole life, until leaving the party sometime in the 2010s. Or, more precisely, he felt 'the party left me.' A growing stridency around abortion and same-sex marriage was particularly off-putting to Hutson, who describes himself as a conservative on fiscal issues and a live-and-let-live type on social matters. 'If you're lucky enough in life to find somebody you love,' he said, 'God bless.' Hutson has long been active in civic and political affairs, serving on various boards and commissions under Democrats and Republicans alike. He recalled attending a meeting some years ago when GOP leaders gathered to discuss Colorado's increasingly blue coloration. 'If winning means nominating an African American lesbian with antennae coming out of her head,' then Republicans should do so, Hutson suggested. That didn't go over well. But it fit Hutson's approach to politics. He grew up an Army brat, moving around the world until his father completed his military career and settled in Golden, Colo., to take a job at a family lumber business. For all the impermanence — packing up and relocating just about every two years — Hutson said his upbringing was in many ways ideal, shaping his outlook to this day. The military, he said, reflects the best of America: unity, shared purpose, teamwork. 'I think it teaches you a lot of tolerance,' he said. 'I think it teaches you a lot of acceptance.' His GOP pedigree came from his father, the Army colonel. But it wasn't the scorched-earth version of today's Republican Party, in which Democrats and their philosophy are regarded as the root of all evil. Long ago, as leader of the Jefferson County Republican Men's Club, Hutson invited Colorado's governor, Democrat Roy Romer, to speak. 'I was catching such hell from people. 'How dare you invite a Democrat to speak to this group?' ' Hutson remembered being chastised. 'And I said, 'Well, he's our governor, isn't he? I think it'd be an honor.' ' After some initial puzzlement from the governor's office — are you sure? — Romer came and spoke, holding just the kind of cross-party conversation that Hutson wishes occurred more often among politicians in worlds-apart Washington. 'I'd love for Trump to have a weekly meeting with [Democratic House leader] Hakeem Jeffries,' Hutson said as he sat high above downtown Denver, his office decor — dark leather, rugged mountain landscape, a display of amber liquids — suggesting a Western cigar bar theme. 'I would love for Trump to sit down weekly with [Chuck] Schumer' — the Democratic Senate leader — or bring Schumer and the GOP Senate leader, John Thune, together and say, ' 'How do we work our way through this?' ' Could you imagine that, Hutson asked, before answering his own question. Nope. Never gonna happen. :: Nothing, and no individual, is perfect. But Hutson looks to the bottom line, and he's willing to accept trade-offs. Trump is loud and uncouth. But he's respected on the world stage, Hutson said, in a way the shuffling Biden was not. Trump may be toying with tariffs — up, down, all around. But at least he's addressing the country's one-sided trade relationships in a way, Hutson said, no president has before. He may be off base calling for a drastic ramp-up of domestic oil production. But in general, Hutson said, Trump's welcoming message to business is, 'What can we do to be more helpful?' It's unfortunate that innocents are being swept up in mass immigration raids. But maybe that wouldn't have happened, Hutson said, if local officials had been more cooperative and criminal elements weren't allowed to insinuate themselves so deeply into their communities in the first place. Besides, he said, haven't Democrats and Republicans both said a secure border and tougher enforcement is needed before comprehensively overhauling the nation's fouled-up immigration system? 'We need to bring in the workers we need,' Hutson said. 'I mean, if somebody's coming here to work and be a meaningful part of society, God bless, man.' Not perfect. But, all in all, a better and stronger presidential performance, Hutson suggested, than many with their blind hatred of Trump can see, or are willing to acknowledge. 'I've got to look at the results,' Hutson said, 'and despite his caustic attitude and behavior, I think he's done a really, really good job.' When Barack Obama was elected president, Hutson recalled, one of his Democratic friends, a Black man, said to him, ' 'Roger, you've got a Black president.' And I said, 'You know, Kevin, you're right. And he's my president, just like he's your president. ' 'We don't have to agree on everything but, by God, he's the president of the United States and we respect that office.' ' Hutson paused. His eyes narrowed, disapprovingly. 'We've lost that,' he said.
Ottawa Citizen
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Martin St. Louis has options on how to use new Canadien Noah Dobson
Article content Now that the Canadiens have acquired defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders the question is how will they use him? Article content Head coach Martin St. Louis will definitely have some options with a top four on the blue line that now includes Dobson, Lane Hutson, Mike Matheson and Kaiden Guhle. Dobson is the only one of those four who shoots right. Article content Article content The third pairing — unless more moves are made before the start of next season — will likely have Alexandre Carrier, who shoots right, playing with either Arber Xhekaj or Jayden Struble, who both shoot left. Article content Article content 'I'd leave that to the coaching staff how they want to do it,' general manager Kent Hughes said after acquiring the 25-year-old Dobson from the New York Islanders in exchange for the 16th and 17th overall picks at Friday night's NHL Draft, along with 23-year-old forward Emil Heineman. 'But I think you've got an elite puck-moving defenceman with some size (6-foot-4 and 200 pounds) and range in terms of how he defends. Article content Article content 'I may have my own ideas, but they're probably not as relevant as Marty's once you get behind the bench,' Hughes added about how Dobson might be used. 'So I wouldn't want to kind of speak for him. But, obviously, we gave up a lot and signed him for significant money, so we're expecting him to play a pretty big role for us.' Article content Dobson, who could have become a restricted free agent on July 1, agreed to an eight-year, US$76-million contract with an annual salary-cap hit of US$9.5 million. Article content St. Louis could decide to play Dobson with Hutson — another offensive-minded defenceman — or put him with Guhle, who is more of a defensive, physical defenceman. Whatever St. Louis decides, the addition of Dobson should cut down on the ice time Hutson and Matheson logged last season. Matheson led the Canadiens with an average of 25:05 of ice time per game — which ranked seventh in the NHL — while Hutson was second on the team with 22:44. Article content Dobson, a native of Summerside, P.E.I., finished last season with 10-29-39 totals in 71 games to go along with a minus-16, while averaging 23:16 of ice time per game on an Islanders team that was hit hard by injuries. The previous season, he had 10-60-70 totals and was plus-12 with 24 of his points (including one goal) coming on the power play. Article content Hughes said he had been on the phone almost all his waking hours over the last three weeks speaking with general managers from other teams and learned this week Dobson could be available. He spoke with new Islanders GM Mathieu Darche and received permission to speak with Dobson's agent about a new contract.
Edmonton Journal
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Jack Todd: Adapting to playoff brutality will be key for rising Canadiens star Lane Hutson
Article content Begging the question: Can a player like the 5-foot-9, 162-pound Hutson thrive at playoff time? It would be wrong to assume that Hutson can't adapt his quicksilver talents to the post-season. Most of the hockey world has been wrong about this young man from long before he was drafted. He is one tough cookie and I will never forget the beatdown he put on a 6-foot-5, 235-pound Swede at the world juniors. The shift in play from regular season to playoffs is unmatched in any of the other North American leagues. It's open season on skilled players, especially those like Hutson who don't have the sheer bulk to make offenders pay. Before the playoffs started, I saw a clip of Paul Maurice behind the Florida bench that gives the game away. There was Maurice during last season's playoffs, as urbane and articulate as any coach in reducing the game to its brutal essence, dropping F-bombs left and right while urging his players to do one thing: 'Hit!'
