Calling all cars: The Baton Rouge Union of Police Local #237 today announced its endorsement of Kip Holden as he seeks a third term in the Nov. 6 mayoral election, saying its 650-plus membership appreciates that Holden has made public safety a primary goal of his administration and that he has been “willing to listen to and respond to the needs” of the Baton Rouge Police Department. The police union also endorsed Holden during the last two mayoral elections.
Careful what you wish for: Former cyclist Lance Armstrong challenged the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to name names and say what it had on him. Today, it did. The anti-doping body revealed a group of 11 former Armstrong teammates—some loyal, some estranged—who each provided evidence of drug use on the U.S. Postal Service team. USADA chief executive Travis Tygart calls it “the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen.” USADA will deliver its reasoned decision against Armstrong later today, a summary of the facts it used to hand him a lifetime suspension from the sport and erase his titles. Click here.
Knuckle up: Anticipation is building ahead of Thursday’s lone showdown between Vice President Joe Biden and Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, the running mate of GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney. While the vice president debate has historically drawn smaller audiences and attention than the presidential debates, there’s been plenty of fireworks at past VP debates. The Week has compiled a rundown of the seven most memorable moments, including videos. Check it out here. Thursday’s debate starts at 8 p.m.
