LAGOP Endorses Jeff Landry for Attorney General

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
28 July 2015
Contact: Jason Doré
225-389-4495 

The Republican Party of Louisiana, today, announced its official endorsement of Jeff Landry for Louisiana Attorney General.

“Jeff Landry is THE Republican in the Attorney General’s race,” Republican Party of Louisiana Chairman Roger Villere said. “The Republican Party of Louisiana and I encourage all conservatives in Louisiana to vote for Jeff Landry in October.”

Jeff Landry has not only been a strong supporter and leader in the Republican Party, but he’s also led the charge as a Republican his entire voting life. Representing Louisiana in Congress, Jeff was ranked the 4th most conservative member of the U.S. House of Representatives for standing up for our conservative values.

When President Obama tried to shut down Louisiana’s lifeline via his job-killing moratorium, Jeff Landry fought back through his drilling equals jobs effort - giving a powerful voice to Louisiana’s incredible workforce.

After Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid shoved Obamacare down the throats of Louisiana’s people and job creators, Jeff Landry battled back – voting to eliminate Obamacare and advance free-market solutions.

Working to reduce the unsustainable national debt, Jeff Landry saved hundreds of thousands of dollars from his Congressional budget and organized other members of Congress to do the same.

A lifelong sportsman as a fisherman and hunter and a member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited, Jeff Landry has consistently stood up to defend our Second Amendment rights.

Jeff Landry is 100% pro-life and has tirelessly defended Louisiana values.

Jeff Landry is from a working-class family and served as a police officer and sheriff’s deputy. Jeff has fought crime and has always been a strong supporter of law enforcement.

Jeff Landry also served our nation in uniform - receiving commendations for his military service, both active duty and reserve, in the Louisiana National Guard.

As an attorney, Jeff Landry has successfully practiced law in courts throughout Louisiana.

“Jeff Landry’s record and actions speak truth to power,” said Chairman Villere. “Republicans in Louisiana recognize the need for a change in the Attorney General’s office; and we know Jeff Landry will lead the office with honesty, integrity, and conservative principles.”

It’s time for a real conservative and a true Republican as Attorney General. It’s time for Jeff Landry to serve as Louisiana’s Attorney General.

Jeff Landry: our Republican candidate for Attorney General.

 

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Donald Trump Joins Jeff Landry on Moon Griffon's Show

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On Monday, Congressman Jeff Landry was guest host on Moon Griffon's Louisiana radio program. During the first hour of the show, Rep. Landry was able to interview front runner in the Republican race for President, Donald Trump. The interview ranged from the recent tragedy in Lafayette to the immigration issue that has become a staple of Trump's campaign. 

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore Blasts Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell Over BP Settlement

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Lt. Gen. Russel Honore has come out with an opinion piece that is critical of the decision by Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to settle with oilfield giant BP over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.  In what amounts to Caldwell being called out for aiding and abetting his big money attorney friends while ignoring the best interests of his state, Honore calls Caldwell to the carpet and states that the state could have gotten a better settlement.

Read more: BP settlement: Tens of millions for lawyers, not nearly enough for the coast

Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell Attends Re-Election Announcement by Democrat Barbara Norton

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This week, Louisiana’s Republican-In-Name-Only Attorney General Buddy Caldwell stood side by side with hard-left Democrat State Representative Barbara Norton at her re-election announcement in Shreveport. 

Norton is a prominent member of the Democratic Caucus and the Legislative Black Caucus. Infamously known for believing “shall” does not mean “got to” in legislative language, Norton has been one of the Legislature’s staunchest supporters of Obamacare, gun control, and higher taxes.

So it comes as no surprise that Caldwell, who serenaded and praised Mary Landrieu at Washington Mardi Gras, would endorse another leftist. After all, Caldwell was a Democrat elected official for over 30 years before changing his registration to save his taxpayer-funded job.

This latest episode is further proof that Caldwell changed his party but certainly not his principles.

Jeff Landry Takes Part in Erath 4th of July Parade

Congressman Jeff Landry, candidate for Louisiana Attorney General in the fall elections in Louisiana, took part in an annual tradition in the town of Erath on Saturday by participating in the 4th of July Parade.

Jeff Landry on the SCOTUS Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

Jeff Landry sent out the following in email this morning concerning last week's SCOTUS ruling regarding same-sex marriage and what would be his approach as Louisiana Attorney General:

  "Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court clearly violated the separation of powers in two major rulings. In a 6-3 vote, SCOTUS determined that the IRS can continue to offer Obamacare subsidies in all fifty states - contrary to Section 1401 of the (Un)Affordable Care Act. And in a 5-4 decision, the Justices ruled that same-sex “marriage” is a constitutional right - jeopardizing the religious freedom upon which our nation was built. As your next Attorney General - I will do all I can to give you freedom in your healthcare choices, protect the First Amendment rights of all, and defend the will of the people from judges who legislate from the bench rather than rule based on existing law."

Jeff Landry Picks Up Another Major Endorsement Today

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Jeff Landry, in his bid to unseat incumbent Buddy Caldwell for Louisiana Attorney General, has picked up the endorsement of the House Whip and Louisiana Representative in DC, Steve Scalise.  In his endorsement, Scalise had the following to say about Landry:

Jeff "is somebody who is not only a strong conservative but somebody who shares Louisiana values and the understanding of what's at stake."

"So many of the fights that we're are having, especially against the Obama administration, are in the courts and a lot of the standing that you have to fight these battles are at the state level," Scalise said.

Read more: Jeff Landry Wins Scalise's Nod In AG's Race

Buddy Caldwell's in Another Shady Campaign Fundraising Situation

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This guy has so much stink on him, he's a consistent fly attraction.  In what is yet another shady campaign fundraising situation, Caldwell is being questioned regarding a ruling and subsequent campaign contributions related to the chiropractic industry in this state.  The Hayride has the details on the issue at hand and readily asks the questions on whether Caldwell is performing a "pay for play" scheme by using the functions of his office.

It's beyond a doubt that Caldwell is utterly one of the most corrupt political figures we have in the State of Louisiana.  And what is even more disturbing, he does all of this while parading around as an Elvis-impersonating Mary Landrieu fan and calling himself a Republican.

It's time for Buddy to go.

Read more: THE BUDDY SYSTEM: This Sure Looks Like A Pay-For-Play Scam By Caldwell, Does It Not?

GIL: Louisiana Republicans Need a Real Republican for AG

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Republican Friends,

As a member of the Louisiana Republican State Central Committee I was disappointed to receive an email from Marty Maley asking for Republican support for the office of Attorney General.  

Marty Maley has spent most of his life supporting Democrats.  Until recently he was a registered Democrat.

That is just like our current AG, Buddy Caldwell, who has done the same thing.  Both registered as Republicans just to try and win or keep this office.

Just look at Marty Maley's personal donations to Democrats and they are not even all in Louisiana:

-        DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF LA

06/25/2007 300.00 07/23/2007 1000.00 02/11/2008 1000.00 03/08/2010 1000.000 6/16/2011 900.00

(That's close to $4000 Maley gave to the Louisiana Democratic Party alone.)

-        DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ARKANSAS

-        10/26/2006 500.00

-        CHARLIE MELANCON CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

11/26/2004 2000.00 03/31/2005 500.00 07/18/2005 250.00 08/18/2005 500.00 04/12/2006 500.00 06/30/2006 350.00 06/30/2006 650.00 11/30/2006 500.00 02/26/2007 1000.00 03/30/2009 1000.00 04/14/2010 200.00 06/02/2010 500.00

-        DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE

06/20/2006 200.00  02/12/2008 200.00

-        CAZAYOUX FOR CONGRESS

04/18/2008 250.00 10/20/2008 250.00

-        KAREN CARTER FOR CONGRESS

10/30/2006 250.00

-        CARMOUCHE FOR CONGRESS INC

06/30/2008 1000.00 10/20/2008 250.00 11/21/2008 1000.00

-        RICHMOND FOR CONGRESS

02/25/2011 250.00 10/27/2014 500.00

Voter registration records indicate Martin "Marty" Maley only switched from being a Democrat on May 23, 2013.  Let me tell you – that was not the day he turned 18... or even 30 years old.  Marty only became a Republican just before he started running for Attorney General.

We do not need another Democrat in sheep's clothing in a statewide office.

We are already trying to fix one problem in replacing Buddy Caldwell. 

Lifelong Democrat Buddy Caldwell only switched Republican to save his public, taxpayer-funded, job.

Remember this is the same Buddy Caldwell who twice announced how great Mary Landrieu was in offering his support.  First pretending he was Elvis (http://thehayride.com/2014/11/its-about-time-for-the-buddy-caldwell-elvis-video-with-mary-landrieu-no/) and then AGAIN in the runoff.  

That's right, Caldwell supported Landrieu AGAIN in the runoff speaking before the Legislative Black Caucus at their fundraising event:  https://youtu.be/-kpNMN7JlC8 – watch the video starting at about 9 minutes to see Caldwell praising Landrieu for having done a good job.  He also praises Democrat Cedric Richmond.  He adds that he got in a little heat for singing his love to Mary Landrieu but said he didn't care.  Caldwell also endorsed Landrieu in 2008.

Buddy Caldwell apparently was also in Denver, Colorado celebrating Barack Obama's nomination for President at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, even putting a Louisiana spin on an event held at a Louisiana themed cafe.  (see paragraph 2 http://mdpconvention.blogspot.com/2008/08/it-was-super-tuesday.html as he glad-handed fellow Democrats)  

None of this should be surprising as the Louisiana Democrat Party's spokesman said this of Buddy Caldwell:  "In his heart, Buddy Caldwell is a Democrat," said Kevin Franck, "and whichever way the political winds blow he'll always be a Democrat."  (Lafayette Independent newspaper, Feb. 2011).

Just like Marty Maley, Buddy Caldwell is not a true Republican.

That is why so many of us are supporting lifelong Republican Jeff Landry for Attorney General.  

He is a proven conservative who has consistently been pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment, pro-freedom and a fiscal conservative.  Jeff not only served Louisiana in Congress (having been rated the 4th most conservative in the whole country), he also served as a Sheriff's Deputy, as a police officer, and decorated veteran.  

Jeff also has been a volunteer for his own local Republican Parish Executive Committee, served on the Louisiana Republican platform committee many years ago, and last year he served the LA GOP as our statewide voter integrity leader.

If someone is going to say they are a Republican – let's make sure they really are a Republican.  Let's ensure the public knows.

I have endorsed Jeff.  I encourage you to endorse Jeff too.  You can do it online here:  http://www.landryforlouisiana.com/endorse  or you can fax him a written endorsement here:  337-313-4537.

Let's get behind Jeff.  Please join in endorsing him today.

Christian Gil
Member, Republican State Central Committee