8. President Trump called Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday to congratulate him on his reelection victory. Trump told Edwards — the only Democratic governor in the Deep South — that he had run "a hell of a campaign," according to a spokesperson for Edwards. Trump visited Louisiana earlier this month to rally support for Edwards' opponent, Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone. Edwards defeated Rispone, 51.3 percent to 48.7 percent, on Saturday. -- THE ADVOCATE