Rick Santorum, Republican candidate for President, has announced a fundraiser in Lafayette for the 10th of September at the Petroleum Club. Information on the meeting can be found here.
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Solutions Fund PAC Supporting Jeff Landry in AG Race
A newly formed PAC is coming out in support of Jeff Landry in his bid to defeat Buddy Caldwell in the Louisiana Attorney General's race. This group touts Caldwell's liberal past and Landry's conservative credentials.
Information can be found here on this group.
The Truth Behind State Cars
For Immediate Release
Contact: Luke Bolar
September 2, 2015
504-779-3771
On August 31, an Advocate article entitled, “Gubernatorial candidates focus on reducing state vehicle fleet,” featured David Vitter’s TV ad talking about eliminating thousands of unnecessary state cars. There are currently 10,832 state cars costing Louisiana taxpayers $232 million.
Vitter’s Republican Opponents, Scott Angelle and Jay Dardenne, both chimed in on state cars.
What Angelle Says:
Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, R-Breaux Bridge said, “I know how to manage an auto fleet. We’ll be lean, efficient and maximize our resources.”
What Angelle Does:
- Angelle drove a state Dodge Durango paid for by Louisiana taxpayers as DNR Secretary. [1]
- Angelle receives an $8400 ($700/month) annual taxpayer funded car allowance as a PSC Commissioner. [2]
- Comparable: Leasing a Toyota Camry costs roughly $1500 per year ($130/month for 36 months)
- Comparable: Leasing a Porsche starts at $7200 (depending on model, ranges between $600-$1000/ month for 27 months)
- Figures based on truecar.com for Louisiana.
- Angelle voted to keep all of the Public Service Commission cars which are paid for by the taxpayers. There are five PSC Commissioners, but they have 14 cars. [3]
What Jay Dardenne Says:
Republican Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, of Baton Rouge, warned against pursuing a one-size-fits-all approach. “We should examine every cost-saving possibility and implement those that save taxpayers the most money,” he said.
What Jay Dardenne Does:
- Dardenne receives $8400 ($700/month) annual taxpayer funded car allowance to drive 3.4 miles to work. [4]
- Dardenne continues to receive the allowance even though he gets driven around Louisiana by State Police. He even uses the police escort for campaign events. [5]
- Since 2007, the total Dardenne has received for his car allowance exceeds $70,000.
- Comparable: In Baton Rouge a 2016 Ford F-250 King Ranch costs $64,000
- Comparable: In Baton Rouge a 2014 Porsche SUV costs $64,000
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Citations:
1) Advocate, “Shortfall costs officials raises,” May 24, 2009.
2) Louisiana Human Resources Fringe Benefit Report, 2014
3) Link to vote
4) Letters from Dardenne to the Commissioner of Administration Paul Rainwater, November 17, 2010. Letter from Dardenne to the Commissioner of Administration Jerry Luke LeBlance, October 30 2006.
5) Link to LSP driving Dardenne; Link to LSP driving Dardenne; Link to Dardenne admitting he uses LSP for campaign events.
Jeff Landry Endorsed by Rob Maness and GatorPAC
Photo source: NOLA
BATON ROUGE, LA - At a press conference this morning in front of the Pentagon Barracks, Colonel Rob Maness (retired) - GatorPAC founder and a former Republican U.S. Senate Candidate who earned more than 200,000 votes - endorsed Jeff Landry for Attorney General.
"The Attorney General race is an opportunity to elect a proven conservative Republican to fight continued Federal overreach, protect religious liberty, and fight corruption in statewide politics," said Maness. "I endorse and GatorPAC endorses Jeff Landry for Louisiana Attorney General."
Highlighting Landry's record of military service, law enforcement experience, and his conservative voting record in Congress - Maness continued, "I know Jeff will aggressively take on the big issues that affect Louisiana."
In accepting the endorsements, Landry declared: "I am humbled to have the support of Colonel Maness. Like him, I am not a politician.; rather, I am a husband and father who started a successful small business in the oil and gas industry. I am attorney who worked for one of Louisiana’s top 10 law firms. I see the destruction liberal policies have on our country, and I am running to fight back."
"While Colonel Maness and I stood together to oppose Mary Landrieu, Buddy Caldwell twice offered his support to her last year... even in the runoff," added Landry. "No conservative would do that. No Republican would do that. No one who is truly pro-life or pro-second amendment would do that."
"The purpose of GatorPAC is to keep the grassroots army we built during my 2014 U.S. Senate campaign engaged and to build upon that base. We look forward to mobilizing our troops to support Jeff Landry’s campaign for Attorney General," concluded Maness.
New Vitter TV Ad Highlights Plan to Get Louisiana Out of Common Core
“As governor, I’ll cut the amount of money spent on bureaucracy, and put that money right in the classroom where it belongs. I’ll advance early childhood development and work to increase teacher pay, so we can have the best. And we’ll put parents back in charge," says Vitter. "That's not Common Core. That's common sense!"
Vitter has passed legislation to stop Washington’s dangerous plan to take over how we educate our kids. His legislation, the Local Control of Education Act, will prohibit the federal government from mandating, incentivizing, or coercing states to adopt Common Core standards. It would allow Louisiana to opt out of Common Core and still remain eligible for key federal funding.
LSU College Republicans Endorse Jeff Landry for LA Attorney General
Photo source: Facebook
In a Facebook release, the group had the following to say regarding their endorsement of Landry over incumbent Buddy Caldwell.
"The LSU College Republicans are pleased to announce that our board voted unanimously to endorse Jeff Landry in his bid to become Louisiana's next Republican Attorney General. We hope you'll join us in supporting Jeff Landry and see as we do that Jeff is THE Republican in this race and is eminently qualified to serve as our Attorney General. "
Pro David Vitter PAC Releases "Reformer" Video
The Fund for Louisiana's Future has released the "Reformer" video highlighting Vitter's fight against Obama's policies and his vision for Louisiana's future.
Ernest Freyou Endorses David Ditch for Parish President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: David Ditch
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Phone: (337) 364-6686
info@ditchforparishpresident.com
Former Parish President calls Ditch “our best hope” to unite our
citizens and provide new leadership for Iberia Parish
New Iberia – Former Parish President Ernest Freyou announced today that he will not run to seek the post he held for 4 years. Instead, he is endorsing David Ditch.
“Now more than ever, we need new leaders; people who understand how to run a business, meet a payroll and a budget. We need leaders who will watch over our tax dollars and implement a smart plan to move Iberia Parish forward. David Ditch is that leader and our best hope to unite the parish. I’m honored to be supporting him,” said Freyou.
Freyou’s endorsement comes just weeks before the beginning of qualifying on September 8th.
“From our rural communities to our municipalities, we are uniting Iberia Parish by one common theme: it’s time for bold leadership, swift action and conservative principles to put Iberia Parish on a solid footing for generations to come. Support from leaders like Ernest Freyou is yet another indication that our message is gaining momentum and I’m honored and humbled to have his support,” Ditch said.
For more information regarding the campaign, please visit www.ditchforparishpresident.com.
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Sen. David Vitter Releases New Campaign Video - "The Right Team"
What in the World is Wrong with the East Baton Rouge GOP
Today, the East Baton Rouge GOP will announce their support of Buddy Caldwell in his run for re-election for Louisiana Attorney General. In the response from Woody Jenkins, "we were impressed with his positions on substantive issues.”
Photo source: Think Progress
What substantive issues would that be, Mr. Jenkins? Would it be Caldwell's support for government takeover of healthcare? Caldwell even went so far as to say that “I trust the government more than insurance companies.” Does this sound like someone with conservative values that Jenkins has referenced to in their endorsement?
Photo source: WWL TV
Also, Caldwell has lined the pockets of some of his donors with taxpayer money while working on the settlement following the BP disaster. $38 million in fees have been paid to these donors, who are politically tied to Caldwell, which take a significant chunk out of the settlement being paid to the State of Louisiana. Does this sound like someone who is ethically qualified for this office, Mr. Jenkins?
Photo source: YouTube
Finally, the faux-Elvis who've serenaded the likes of Mary Landrieu during a recent Mardi Gras celebration in Washington, DC has been found in the company of noted liberal Democrats in the state during an election announcement. Sen. Barbara Norton's announcement came with the likes of a photo op with our "conservative" Attorney General, according to Jenkins' determination of conservative.
Photo source: KTBS
What is the real reason for this endorsement? What is the parish GOP party really endorsing this RINO for? Could this be a pay-for-play, for which Caldwell is notorious? Only time will tell.
David Vitter Releases First TV Ad
John Kennedy's Latest Re-Election Campaign Video
Photo source: YouTube
It's vintage Kennedy reminiscing on his upbringing and the values learned in small town Zachary, LA that he's brought to Baton Rouge.
State Representative Stuart Bishop's Re-Election Announcement
State Rep. Stuart Bishop (R-Laf) announced his intention to see reelection in his district yesterday. Accompanied by Rep. Joel Robideaux and former Congressman Mike Michot, Bishop released the following statement:
I’m honored to represent Lafayette Parish and am thankful for the opportunity to continue serving our community. Over the past four years, I’ve worked hard to pass common sense legislation to bring greater transparency to state government, strengthen ethics standards, cut bureaucratic red tape for families and businesses, protect our oil and gas industry, improve voting opportunities, access and technology and sustain our sportsman’s paradise. I’m ready to continue moving our Louisiana forward.
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Vitter to New Orleans Mayor Landrieu: Focus on Murders, Not Monuments
For Immediate Release
Contact: Luke Bolar
August 12, 2015
504-779-3771
In a letter today, Vitter urges Landrieu to establish a new State Police Troop in New Orleans paid for by local revenue and tourism industry pledges along with a much larger role for the State Police in training NOPD. Vitter also urges Landrieu to “focus on murders, not monuments.”
(Metairie, La.) – David Vitter today sent a letter to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu stating the murder rate is primarily the responsibility of local leadership, not the federal government. The letter is in response to Mayor Landrieu’s recent comments in the press criticizing Vitter, saying he hasn’t delivered enough federal resources to local law enforcement agencies to fight crime.
In his letter, Vitter recommended that Mayor Landrieu actively push his proposal to establish a new State Police Troop in New Orleans paid for by local revenue and tourism industry pledges, along with a much larger role for the State Police in training NOPD. Vitter also urges Landrieu to “focus on murders, not monuments.”
A copy of Vitter’s letter from today is below.
“August 12, 2015
The Honorable Mitch J. Landrieu
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Dear Mitch:
I was disappointed with your recent attacks against me in response to my comments to the State Troopers Association on the New Orleans murder epidemic.
New Orleans’ horrendous murder rate is not, primarily, the federal government’s responsibility; it’s yours. Still, the federal taxpayer has given New Orleans more aid per capita in the last ten years than to any other city in history because of Katrina, including major and unprecedented law enforcement funding.
I have two strong suggestions regarding the New Orleans murder crisis:
1) Please actively push my and others’ proposal to not just continue a State Police presence in New Orleans, but to establish a whole new State Police Troop there paid for by local revenue and tourism industry pledges, and a much larger role for the State Police in training NOPD.
2) For goodness sake, focus on murders, not monuments.
Sincerely,
David Vitter”
The State of Louisiana Will Get Nearly $7 Billion in BP Settlement, But First Buddy Caldwell's Bills Have to Be Paid
Before Louisiana receives any of the money that is allocated as a result of the settlement with BP, Louisiana Attorney Buddy Caldwell's employ of lawyers need to be paid, to the tune of $38.5 million. And what further stinks up this contrived groups of lawyers is the fact that most of them are politically tied to Caldwell.
It's time for the State of Louisiana to do better for an Attorney General. This type of "good-old boy" behavior from the last 50 years needs to go and the likes of the RINO Caldwell representing the legal interests of the state is laughable.
Read more: Attorney General's office has paid more than $38 million to law firms working on BP settlement
Vitter’s $5 Million Cash On Hand is More Than 3 Other Candidates Combined
For Immediate Release
Contact: Luke Bolar
July 28, 2015
504-779-3771
Vitter has $5 million to combined $3.6, not including independent organizations
METAIRIE, LA. – After the second quarter deadline David Vitter leads all candidates with $5 million to a combined $3.6 million for John Bel Edwards, Scott Angelle, and Jay Dardenne.
“We’re thrilled and humbled by the amount of support we’re continuing to receive from all across Louisiana,” Vitter said. “More than 70 percent of our donations are small dollar. Folks are responding to our bold, clear plan to lead.”
Vitter had more than 2,270 individual contributions this quarter, the majority from Louisiana. 70 percent of the donations were at $100 or less.
An organization supporting Vitter’s campaign, The Fund for Louisiana’s Future, reportedly has $4.3 million cash on hand and raised more than $1 million this quarter.
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LAGOP Endorses Jeff Landry for Attorney General
Photo source: LAGOP
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
Photo source: YouTube
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.
Louisiana Delegation Leads House in Moment of Silence Honoring Lafayette Shooting Victims
Photo source: YouTube
The members of Louisiana's delegation led the House of Representives in a moment of silence in honor of the victims of Thursday's shooting at The Grande Theater in Lafayette today in Washington, DC.
Vitter Reports More Than $5 Million Cash On Hand For Final 3 Months
For Immediate Release
Contact: Luke Bolar
July 27, 2015
504-779-3771
Vitter raised more than $1.3 million this quarter
METAIRIE, LA. –David Vitter today filed his second quarter finance report with more than $5 million cash on hand going into the final three months of the Louisiana gubernatorial campaign. This quarter alone he raised more than $1.3 million. The financial reports for all candidates and political action committees are due today.
An organization supporting Vitter’s campaign, The Fund for Louisiana’s Future, reportedly has $4.3 million cash on hand and raised more than $1 million this quarter.
David Vitter is the only candidate with a bold, clear plan to build a brighter future for Louisiana. Vitter has been rolling out his plan chapter by chapter over the past several months. His plan is called “Together, Louisiana Strong: Our blueprint for building a brighter future.”
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