Vitter Gets Another Pro-2nd Amendment Group's Endorsement

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David Vitter picked up an endorsement from the Gun Owners of America (GOA), the only national gun organization to endorse in the Louisiana gubernatorial race. Vitter is the only candidate in the Louisiana Governor's race to have an A+ rating from both the Gun Owners of America and The National Rifle Association.

Press coverage of Vitter concerning his endorsement can be found here and here.

The endorsement by these organizations come on the heels of endorsements by both local, state and federal officials.

Vitter Releases Chapter on Supporting Louisiana’s Farmers and Fishermen

Vitter Releases Chapter on Supporting Louisiana’s Farmers and Fishermen
 

METAIRIE, LA. – David Vitter (R-LA) today released his proposals to support Louisiana’s farmers and fishermen. Chapter 8 of the Vitter plan is entitled “Supporting Our Farmers and Fishermen.”

Read Chapter 8 of Vitter’s Plan here.

“We all know how key our farmers and fishermen are. Not just to Louisiana’s economy, but to our very way of life,” said Vitter. “I’ll always fight to empower them so they can succeed and prosper. As our governor, I’m committed to doing a number of things like enhancing state-based efforts that help farmers improve efficiency and reducing the burden of compliance with federal regulations.”

In Chapter 8 of “Together, Louisiana Strong,” Vitter details how he’ll work to support LSU Ag Center, other universities, and extension agents that deliver assistance effectively to farmers and fishermen, and ensure that those producers benefit from this state-of-the-art research into best practices and new technology.

The new chapter also highlights the “Vitter Record,” including how he has been an aggressive advocate for Louisiana’s farmers and fisherman.

You can read all eight chapters of Together, Louisiana Strong here.
 

In addition to this new agriculture and seafood chapter, he has already released the following seven:
 

·       Keeping in Touch

·       Stabilizing The Budget Through Spending & Tax Reform

·       Dramatically Improving Education for All Our Children

·       Building World Class Infrastructure to Relieve Traffic Congestion and Grow Jobs

·       Reforming Government, Rooting Out Corruption And Cronyism

·       Improving our Public-Private Hospital Partnerships, Reforming Medicaid

·       Restoring Our Coast, Protecting Our People

Vitter has compiled his plan by meeting with Louisianians of all walks of life and by listening to their ideas for building a brighter future. Vitter has held 382 Town Hall Meetings and 205 Telephone Town Halls. As a candidate for Governor, Vitter has held 12 Leadership Forums on the key challenges we face as a state specifically to develop this blueprint, with dozens of informal meetings and conference calls in addition.

Vitter will be releasing additional chapters as they’re added in the next several weeks

Jay Dardenne Compliments David Vitter's Effectiveness

A recent debate where Lt. Gov. Dardenne compliments the effectiveness of Sen. Vitter in the US Senate.

Vitter Releases Coastal Restoration Plan to Protect Louisiana

For Immediate Release
Contact: Luke Bolar
May 28, 2015
504-779-3771
 

Vitter Releases Coastal Restoration Plan to Protect Louisiana
New Chapter of Vitter’s plan entitled “Restoring Our Coast, Protecting Our People”
 

METAIRIE, LA. – David Vitter (R-LA) today released his proposals to restore Louisiana’s coasts and improve hurricane and flood protection as part of his plan, “Together, Louisiana Strong: Our blueprint for building a brighter future.” Chapter 7 of the Vitter plan is entitled “Restoring Our Coast, Protecting Our People.”

You can read Vitter’s coastal restoration and flood protection plan here.
 

“Coastal restoration and hurricane and flood protection aren’t just important issues – they’re matters of life or death. They’re matters of survival for whole communities and ways of life,” Vitter said.  “Wendy and I grew up in one coastal parish and now live in another, and we understand first-hand how important it is to restore our coasts and build proper hurricane and flood protection.”

In Chapter 7 of “Together, Louisiana Strong,” Vitter explains that he’ll ensure that all coastal funds like federal revenue sharing, Restore Act, and BP settlement monies are spent on coastal priorities, and are never used as one-time payments to fund other parts of state government. He’ll prioritize and greatly accelerate 3-5 key coastal restoration projects in the Coastal Master Plan and develop an aggressive, organized campaign to raise substantial private matching funds from energy and other leading businesses which would serve as lead sponsors of specific restoration projects in the Coastal Master Plan. Read all of Vitter’s proposals here.

Vitter has been a tireless and effective champion of Louisiana’s critical flood protection and coastal restoration needs, including as the top-ranking Republican and Infrastructure Subcommittee Chair on the Environment and Public Works Committee. The new chapter shows the Vitter Record, which is without question stronger than any other candidate.

Vitter’s plan is focused on facing Louisiana’s enormous challenges head on—with strong leadership and real solutions— and taking advantage of historic opportunities and make great gains.

See the first seven chapters of Together, Louisiana Strong here.

In addition to “Restoring Our Coast, Protecting Our People,” Vitter has already released the following six chapters of the plan.

·       Keeping in Touch

·       Stabilizing The Budget Through Spending & Tax Reform

·       Dramatically Improving Education for All Our Children

·       Building World Class Infrastructure to Relieve Traffic Congestion and Grow Jobs

·       Reforming Government, Rooting Out Corruption And Cronyism

·       Improving our Public-Private Hospital Partnerships, Reforming Medicaid

Vitter has compiled his plan by meeting with Louisianians of all walks of life and by listening to their ideas for building a brighter future. Vitter has held 382 Town Hall Meetings and 205 Telephone Town Halls. As a candidate for Governor, Vitter has held 12 Leadership Forums on the key challenges we face as a state specifically to develop this blueprint, with dozens of informal meetings and conference calls in addition.

Vitter will be releasing additional chapters as they’re added in the next several weeks.

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Vitter Releases Healthcare Plan for Louisiana, How to Reform Medicaid

For Immediate Release
Contact: Luke Bolar
May 22, 2015                                                                                             
 

Vitter Releases Healthcare Plan for Louisiana, How to Reform Medicaid
New Chapter of Vitter’s plan entitled “Improving our Public-Private Hospital Partnerships, Reforming Medicaid”
 

METAIRIE, LA. – David Vitter (R-LA) today released his proposals to improve health care in Louisiana as part of his plan, “Together, Louisiana Strong: Our blueprint for building a brighter future.” Chapter 6 of the Vitter plan is entitled “Improving our Public-Private Hospital Partnerships, Reforming Medicaid.”

You can read Vitter’s plan to improve health care and reform Medicaid
 

“93,000 Louisianians have lost coverage that they liked and wanted to keep. Struggling middle class families have seen premiums and other costs skyrocket, and 866,000 of our citizens are still uninsured,” Vitter said. “We need solid Louisiana solutions, not mandates from the federal government.”

In Chapter 6 of “Together, Louisiana Strong,” Vitter details how he’ll work hard to ensure that our new public-private hospital partnerships work for all Louisianians and how he’ll fight to reform the broken Medicaid program, using market-based, patient-centered models. Vitter’s plan explains how he will promote preventative and primary care, which will produce better outcomes and save taxpayer dollars. It also explains how he will support Louisiana’s medical schools and teaching hospitals.

The new chapter also highlights the “Vitter Record,” including a number of bills Vitter has passed in the Senate and how he has led on health care initiatives like breast cancer screenings and paid maternity leave.

Vitter’s plan is focused on facing Louisiana’s enormous challenges head on—with strong leadership and real solutions— and taking advantage of historic opportunities and make great gains.

See the first six chapters of Together, Louisiana Strong here.
 

In addition to “Improving our Public-Private Hospital Partnerships, Reforming Medicaid,” Vitter has already released the following five chapters of the plan.

·       Keeping in Touch

·       Stabilizing The Budget Through Spending & Tax Reform

·       Dramatically Improving Education for All Our Children

·       Building World Class Infrastructure to Relieve Traffic Congestion and Grow Jobs

·       Reforming Government, Rooting Out Corruption And Cronyism

Vitter has compiled his plan by meeting with Louisianians of all walks of life and by listening to their ideas for building a brighter future. Vitter has held 382 Town Hall Meetings and 205 Telephone Town Halls. As a candidate for Governor, Vitter has held 12 Leadership Forums on the key challenges we face as a state specifically to develop this blueprint, with dozens of informal meetings and conference calls in addition.

Vitter will be releasing additional chapters as they’re added in the next several weeks.

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Jay Dardenne's Broken Reagan's "11th Commandment"

When running for Lt. Governor, Jay Dardenne quoted Reagan when saying he wouldn't speak ill of a fellow Republican.

One can only guess that this won't apply to this year's campaign for Governor.  Dardenne posted the below tweet regarding a vote missed by Sen. David Vitter in DC.

Only problem is, Sen. Vitter had, what most people would feel, a legitimate excuse for missing that vote.  His twin daughters were graduating high school.

With all the issues that Louisiana is facing, one would think that Dardenne would have something more constructive to debate.  Let's start working on what can be fixed in this state rather than resort to this.

New Poll Reveals Vitter with 10 Point Lead in Louisiana Governor's Race

The latest MarblePort Polling done in regards to the Louisiana Governor's race shows Vitter widening his lead over his nearest competitor, John Bel Edwards, by 10%.  Vitter has shown consistent support amongst Republicans in the race and leads overall by 37.6% to Bel Edwards' 27.1%.  The other two Republican candidates, Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne and Public Service Commissioner, Scott Angelle, both polling at 14.9% and 5.8% respectively.  The undecided vote is at 14.6%.

The report also references the "Honore' Factor", meaning a potential entrance of retired General Russel Honore'.  With Honore' factored into the polling data, Vitter still maintains a substantial lead, with Honore' polling at 7.4%.

The report was done in conjunction with Scott McKay of The Hayride and his piece on the poll can be seen here.

Steve Scalise Endorses Vitter for Governor

The following email press release was issued by Senator David Vitter's office today regarding an endorsement from one of the members of the Louisiana delegation in Washington DC. Congressman Steve Scalise is the Majority Whip in the United States House of Representatives and a member of Congress from the New Orleans area.

For Immediate Release

Contact: Luke Bolar

May 18, 2015

504-779-3771

Steve Scalise Endorses Vitter for Governor

Former Rep. Bob Livingston also endorsing Vitter

(NEW ORLEANS, LA) – David Vitter (R- La.) today announced key endorsements from Louisiana’s  First Congressional District. U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and former U.S. Rep. Bob Livingston are both endorsing Vitter for Governor. 

“Having served with David Vitter in the Louisiana legislature and in Congress, I’ve witnessed firsthand his commitment to the state of Louisiana and his ability to solve critical problems,” said Scalise. “Our state currently faces many important challenges. That's why I am excited to endorse David and see that he is the first candidate for governor to release a bold plan to solve many of the critical problems facing our state.”

“I've known David since he ran for my seat in Congress, and one thing is clear - he will not be outworked," former Rep. Bob Livingston said. "David Vitter stands up for what he believes and fights to get results. I haven't seen anything as substantive and forward thinking as the plan he's been rolling out to take on the challenges at the state level. David is a no nonsense kind of guy and we need his leadership as our next Governor.”

Vitter has also been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, U.S. Reps. Charles Boustany, John Fleming, and Ralph Abraham and Louisiana Treasurer John Kennedy.

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Vitter Stands Alone in Fight Against ObamaCare in Committee

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In no clearer example of the collusion between the parties in DC, we have this.  Republicans, working along with Democrats on the Small Business Committee, voted to stop an effort by Sen. David Vitter to subpoena Congress’s application to the District of Columbia’s health exchange.

It is apparent that the games being played in DC are to the benefit of the political class, much to the grand words that are spouted to the citizens of this country.

Read more: How Five Republicans Let Congress Keep Its Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidies

Recent Poll Numbers in Louisiana's Governor's Race

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Sen. David Vitter appears to be the clear favorite in the upcoming fall election to replace Gov. Bobby Jindal for Governor of the State of Louisiana.  A recent poll conducted Southern Media and Opinion Research (SMOR) shows Vitter with a commanding lead amongst all of the candidates within the race.

"He's doing extremely well," Pollster Bernie Pinsonat said. "He's got about 50% of all white voters, he's doing extremely well with the conservatives."

Pinsonat says the poll also shows there's very few white voters who are undecided, which is bad news for Vitter's opponents.

Pinsonat says Vitter would have to suffer a catastrophic melt down with his white support not to get into the runoff against Democrat John Bel Edwards.

"It doesn't mean that Vitter is going to win, but at this point in time, he looks as strong as any candidate we've ever polled for this early in the race," Pinsonat said.

The primary is October 24th.

Source: Poll: Vitter has big lead in race for Louisiana Governor

Paycheck Protection Act Has Been Shelved For Now in Louisiana Legislature

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Rep. Stuart Bishop (R-Lafayette) has shelved the Paycheck Protection Act for the time being in the Louisiana Legislature.  This will allow the bill to be brought back at a later point in time.  Supporters of the bill continue to grow, with Sen. David Vitter, Louisiana gubernatorial candidate, tweeting out his full support.

The purpose of the bill is to prevent the state government from automatically withholding union dues from the paychecks of government employees. We still have a long way to go before this bill becomes law, but this was an important step as liberal union leaders killed similar legislation in this committee twice before.

There is still time to urge your elected representatives in the Louisiana legislature to support this bill and stop the state from acting in the capacity of a union bill collector.

RELEASE: New Vitter Plan Chapter Released on Fighting Political Corruption

The following email press release was issued today from Senator David Vitter's office.

For Immediate Release

Contact: Luke Bolar

May 12, 2015

504-779-3771

 New Vitter Plan Chapter Released on Fighting Political Corruption

New Chapter of Vitter’s plan is called “Reforming Government, Rooting Out Corruption And Cronyism”

METAIRIE, LA. – David Vitter (R-LA) today released his proposals to root out government corruption and cronyism as part of his plan, “Together, Louisiana Strong: Our blueprint for building a brighter future.” Chapter 5 of the Vitter plan is called “Reforming Government, Rooting Out Corruption And Cronyism.”

 You can read Vitter’s plan to fight political corruption here.

“Criminal investigations, sweetheart deals, ethics violations…reading the newspaper some days, you'd think Huey Long was alive and well,” Vitter said. “I’ve always gone against the good ole boy system in Louisiana and I’ll have a zero tolerance policy towards corruption and cronyism.  Because if we don't fight, our children won't enjoy the kind of job opportunities and efficient government they deserve.”

In Chapter 5 of “Together, Louisiana Strong,” Vitter details how he will work to root out the good ole boy system of doing business. He’ll work to abolish or reform the LSU version of Tulane legislative scholarships which are lucrative scholarships given out by public higher education board members, often to the politically connected. He’ll also work to increase ethics auditing and enforcement and end abuses like double-dipping. 

Vitter also highlighted the “Vitter Record,” like how he authored and passed term limits for the Louisiana Legislature and authored the leading bill to place term limits on Congress. One of Vitter’s hallmark efforts is his fight to end the Washington Exemption from Obamacare so that all Members of Congress, congressional staff, the President, Vice-President, and all political appointees purchase their health insurance on the Obamacare Exchange with no special taxpayer-funded subsidies.

Vitter’s plan is focused on facing Louisiana’s enormous challenges head on—with strong leadership and real solutions— and taking advantage of historic opportunities and make great gains.

See the first four chapters of Together, Louisiana Strong here.

In addition to “Reforming Government, Rooting Out Corruption And Cronyism,” Vitter has already released the following four chapters of the plan. 

• Keeping in Touch
• Stabilizing The Budget Through Spending & Tax Reform
• Dramatically Improving Education for All Our Children
• Building World Class Infrastructure to Relieve Traffic Congestion and Grow Jobs

Vitter has compiled his plan by meeting with Louisianians of all walks of life and by listening to their ideas for building a brighter future. Vitter has held 382 Town Hall Meetings and 205 Telephone Town Halls. As a candidate for Governor, Vitter has held 12 Leadership Forums on the key challenges we face as a state specifically to develop this blueprint, with dozens of informal meetings and conference calls in addition.

Vitter will be releasing additional chapters as they’re added in the next several weeks. 

TWO SENATORS ON DIFFERENT ENDS OF THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM COME TOGETHER

One of the most liberal Senators in DC, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, along with one of the most conservatives, David Vitter of Louisiana, have teamed up on legislation that would make transparency greater regarding enforcement of fines by the Federal Reserve on banks with fines of more than $1 million.  Both say this is a response to taxpayer payout of financial institutions, such that has occurred in the past.

Read more: Elizabeth Warren and David Vitter Introduce Fed Legislation

VITTER RELEASES NEW PLAN CHAPTER ON RELIEVING TRAFFIC, IMPROVING ROADS AND BRIDGES

The following press release was issued by email today from the Vitter campaign concerning transportation issues in Louisiana

For Immediate Release                                                                
Contact: Luke Bolar   504-779-3771
May 7, 2015                                                                                              

Vitter Releases New Plan Chapter on Relieving Traffic, Improving Roads and Bridges
New Chapter of Vitter's plan is called “Building World Class Infrastructure to Relieve Traffic

Congestion and Grow Jobs”
 

METAIRIE, LA. – David Vitter (R-LA) today released his proposals to relieve traffic congestion and build a better infrastructure as part of his plan, “Together, Louisiana Strong: Our blueprint for building a brighter future.” Chapter 4 is called “Building World Class Infrastructure to Relieve Traffic Congestion and Grow Jobs.”

You can read Vitter’s infrastructure plan here.
 

“Louisianians are sick and tired of Louisiana highways with obvious bottlenecks being completely ignored by the state,” Vitter said. “The state spends more on transportation bureaucrats than on concrete and asphalt. That results in sitting in traffic instead of working productively or spending time with family. Well I’m sick and tired of it too – and I’m going to do something about it.”

In Chapter 4 of “Together, Louisiana Strong,” Vitter details how to strengthen the Transportation Trust Fund and provide much more protection for infrastructure spending. In Vitter’s plan, he talks about how to prioritize trust fund dollars for new highway construction and repair and how to ensure that trust fund revenue sources like the vehicle sales tax actually go into the trust fund rather than for unrelated programs.

Vitter’s plan also includes how he will develop a user-friendly DOTD app to allow motorists to highlight logjams and needed repairs they observe, and improve the existing app to give them better real-time traffic and routing advice.

Vitter’s plan is focused on facing Louisiana’s enormous challenges head on—with strong leadership and real solutions— and taking advantage of historic opportunities and make great gains.

See the first four chapters of Together, Louisiana Strong here.
 

In addition to “Building World Class Infrastructure to Relieve Traffic Congestion and Grow Jobs” Vitter has already released the first three chapters of the plan.

• Keeping in Touch
• Stabilizing The Budget Through Spending & Tax Reform
• Dramatically Improving Education for All Our Children.

Vitter has compiled his plan by meeting with Louisianians of all walks of life and by listening to their ideas for building a brighter future. Vitter has held 381 Town Hall Meetings and 204 Telephone Town Halls. As a candidate for Governor, Vitter has held 12 Leadership Forums on the key challenges Louisiana faces specifically to develop this blueprint, with dozens of informal meetings and conference calls in addition.

Vitter will be releasing additional chapters as they’re added in the next several weeks.

VITTER'S "TOGETHER, LOUISIANA STRONG" EDUCATION PLAN

The following announcement was sent from David Vitter's campaign this morning concerning his plan to improve education for the students in the State of Louisiana.  Vitter has made it a key issue in his campaign, from his amendment that would bar the federal government from pressuring states into implementing the Common Core standards to his new plan he is calling Together, Louisiana Strong.

METAIRIE, LA. – David Vitter (R-LA) today released his proposals to improve education in a new chapter of his plan, “Together, Louisiana Strong: Our blueprint for building a brighter future.” Chapter 3 is called “Dramatically Improving Education for All Our Children.”

Read Vitter’s education plan here
 

“We’ll never achieve the Louisiana we all want without dramatically improving education for all our children. The budget may be our most immediate crisis. But education is our biggest, most important one long-term,” Vitter said. “That’s why I will lead a serious, sustained effort to build true excellence in education. And that begins with demanding local versus federal control and empowering the most important leaders on the front line—parents and teachers.

In Chapter 3 of Together, Louisiana Strong, Vitter details how to get Louisiana out of Common Core, support school choice, and put more state dollars in the classroom instead of spending it on administrative costs. Chapter 3 also highlights the Vitter Record, like how he has authored leading legislation to prohibit the federal government from using Race to the Top grants, No Child Left Behind waivers, or any other tools to mandate, coerce, or bribe states into adopting Common Core, and preserve past grants and waivers while invalidating the strings attached.

“David actually passed legislation that says the feds must not coerce or bribe states into adopting Common Core,” said Sandra Baily-Simmons, Tangipahoa Parish School Board Member.

Vitter’s plan is focused on facing Louisiana’s enormous challenges head on—with strong leadership and real solutions— and taking advantage of historic opportunities and make great gains.

 See the first three chapters of Together, Louisiana Strong here.
 

In addition to “Dramatically Improving Education for All Our Children,” Vitter has already released the first two chapters of the plan.

• Keeping in Touch
• Stabilizing The Budget Through Spending & Tax Reform
   

Vitter has compiled his plan by meeting with Louisianians of all walks of life and by listening to their ideas for building a brighter future. Vitter has held 380 Town Hall Meetings and 203 Telephone Town Halls. As a candidate for Governor, Vitter has held 11 (12th scheduled for this Tuesday) Leadership Forums on the key challenges we face as a state specifically to develop this blueprint, with dozens of informal meetings and conference calls in addition.

Vitter will be releasing additional chapters as they’re added in the next several weeks.

SEN. DAVID VITTER RELEASES FUNDRAISING NUMBERS FOR HIS CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR

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Today, U.S. Senator David Vitter's campaign will announce that he has raised more than $5.2 million for his campaign to be Louisiana’s Governor.  Vitter raised more than $1.1 million this quarter and has $4.2 million cash on hand for his campaign to replace the outgoing Bobby Jindal.

Additionally, the Fund for Louisiana’s Future, a political action committee supporting Vitter, announced today that it raised more than $680,000 from January 1st to April 17th of this year.  FFLF has raised more than $4.6 million to date.  Two-thirds of the $4.6 million has been raised by in-state contributions. 

With these two separate accounts / organizations, a total of $9.8 million has been raised. 

SEN. DAVID VITTER HOLDING UP LYNCH NOMINATION AMID CONTINUING CLINTON QUESTIONS

Proud to see that the senior Senator from our state of Louisiana is continuing to hold account the Obama administration concerning the handling of Hillary Clinton's emails while during her time as Sec. of State.  There is no assurance that as Attorney General that Loretta Lynch will not continue to be a pawn in the Obama administration as, as such, questions should be answered before a full vote is taken on her nomination to that post.  As we have seen for the past 6 years with Eric Holder, the Justice Department is not impartial and is another tool being used by Barack Obama in setting his agenda.

Read more: Loretta Lynch tells David Vitter she doesn't have enough information to commit to probe on Clinton email flap