John Fleming, Louisiana Congressman from the 4th Congressional District, has endorsed Jeff Landry, former Congressman from Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District, in his bid to unseat Buddy Caldwell, Louisiana Attorney General. Fleming testifies to the conservative credentials of Landry and to the work that he will do as Attorney General for the State of Louisiana.
CONSERVATIVE REVIEW RATES LOUISIANA’S REPRESENTATION
Conservative Review’s most recent rating of the Louisiana delegation does not look good for those in the Acadiana / Lake Charles / Southeast Louisiana region being “represented” by Congressman Charles Boustany. In a comparison to the rest of the Louisiana delegation in both chambers, Boustany scored a resounding “F” on the graded scale from that organization.
His “Boustany Jr. At a Glance” profile describes the congressman in the following terms:
Unsurprisingly, he considers the most conservative members of the conference in the House – the more newly elected tea party aligned members – not to be conservative. "Look at payroll tax. Look at fiscal cliff. You can go on and on. There are a handful of members – the numbers sort of vary, it’s in the 20-30 range – that are enough to derail a Republican conservative agenda in the House."[3] He is also a strong critic of those conservatives that want to continue fighting for repeal and defunding of Obamacare. He supports the expansion of Medicaid in Louisiana.
Boustany has consistently supported bloated farm bills, omnibus spending bills, and debt ceiling increases. In 2008, he voted for almost all of the bailouts, including the final version of the bank bailout. He has also supported earmarks and trade subsidies. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee overseeing trade, Boustany is a strong proponent of continued subsidies for the corporate welfare Export-Import Bank. – See more at: Boustany Jr. At a Glance
Boustany has continually aligned himself with the establishment in DC, such as Speaker of the House, John Boehner, and has shown himself everything but the conservative alternative that he claims to be. All of those in the region that he represents that hold to conservative values should be appalled that he is one of the most liberal members of Louisiana’s delegation.
PORT DIRECTOR: LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN COULD HELP AGMAC
As a worker in the oilfield and specifically, at the Port of Iberia, this project would provide untold benefits to the construction capabilities of fabrication companies at the Port. This issue has been discussed for years and the time has come that a decision needs to be made on the future of this project.
The governing commission of the Port of Iberia is reaching out to the people in Iberia Parish for a letter-writing campaign to promote deepening the canal at the port.
“We’ve been working on deepening the port of Iberia for a while,” said Craig Romero, executive director of the Port of Iberia. “We’re trying to put a bigger emphasis on exporting deepwater structures.”
via Port director: Letter-writing campaign could help AGMAC – The Daily Iberian: News.
FLEMING ENDORSES LANDRY FOR LA ATTORNEY GENERAL
In a move that is sure to shore up support in Fleming’s North Louisiana area, Jeff Landry has picked up the endorsement of Congressman John Fleming.
“Today I’m excited to announce my support of Jeff Landry for Louisiana Attorney General. Jeff is a highly respected Conservative who will protect the freedoms and values so important to the people of Louisiana.
“As a former member of Congress, Jeff was a staunch battler against Washington’s long arm of intrusion into our lives and businesses. He worked hard for smaller government, protection of our constitutional freedoms and liberty, and demanded an accountable Congress that answers to the people. As Attorney General, Jeff has the integrity to defend the Louisiana constitution and advocate important issues like consumer safety and fighting crime and corruption. We can trust in him to apply common-sense conservative principles as our Attorney General.
“I am proud to support him today and look forward to seeing him in office.”
via Fleming endorses Landry for LA Attorney General – ArkLatexHomepage.com.
DAVID VITTER LEADS IN LOUISIANA POLITICAL SURVEY
The following information was released by email today regarding the impending race for Governor in the State of Louisiana. Some interesting findings regarding the elections were provided and should give an insight into the minds of Louisiana voters at this current time.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 9, 2015
CONTACT: Justin Brasell
Justin@TriumphCampaigns.com
David Vitter Leads in
Louisiana Political Survey
The race for Governor is increasingly shaping up to be a David Vitter vs. John Bel Edwards run-off as no candidates are close to 50%
Our statewide poll of 1,655 participants was conducted on March 5, 2015, and has a margin of error of +/- 2.4%. The results are attached.
The poll was conducted as voters and the press have begun to focus on this fall’s statewide races in Louisiana. Before this poll, no public poll had been completed since two of the gubernatorial candidates began paid media buys or since several public debates were held in that race. Previous polls have included other candidates for governor who have not announced and did not participate in any debate. The poll also measured the races for Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Commissioner of Insurance, which are beginning to become active.
Survey Findings:
POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT
· The Louisiana political environment is cynical, to say the least. Currently 30% of the electorate believes Louisiana is headed in the right direction, while 70% believe it’s headed in the wrong direction.
· Incumbent Republican Governor Bobby Jindal currently has a 63% disapproval rating.
· In a head-to-head race for Governor, with a generic Democrat candidate vs. a generic Republican, the Republican candidate ONLY leads by six points, 53% Republican to 47% Democrat. That is far closer than any recent major statewide elections.
· This is a much different environment at the state level than we saw during the November 2014 federal election cycle in Louisiana. If a three-point swing were to occur on the generic ballot (certainly possible with Republicans in charge of an upcoming legislative session next month featuring a $1.6 billion deficit), the two generic candidates would be dead even.
RACE FOR GOVERNOR
· The race for Governor is increasingly shaping up to be a David Vitter vs. John Bel Edwards run-off, as no candidates are close enough to 50%.
· Currently Vitter is leading with 35% (23% definitely / 12% probably) followed by Edwards at 33% (16% definitely / 17% probably).
· Jay Dardenne is running third with 15% (8% definitely / 7% probably), while Scott Angelle trails with 7% (3% definitely / 4% probably). 11% remain undecided.
· Edwards’ radio buy seems to be consolidating African American support (68% Edwards / 13% undecided).
· Despite a reported $200k television buy, Angelle remains in the mid single digits.
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SEN. DAVID VITTER SAYS HILLARY CLINTON EMAIL FLAP REMINDS HIM OF HIS BATTLE OVER EPA MESSAGING
Proud to see Sen. Vitter asking the questions that need to be asked regarding this email scandal. This should not be brushed over and should be investigated thoroughly. The most transparent administration in history is falling woefully short time and time again.
“At this point, President Obama’s claim of leading ‘the most transparent Administration in history’ is certainly laughable – especially now that we know two previous members of his Cabinet — EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton — went out of their way to hide their emails from federal records laws and the American public,” Vitter said. “It should go without saying that the president’s very top officials should not be leading efforts to avoid transparency laws in order to avoid oversight and accountability — including Freedom of Information Act requests.”
THIS PRESIDENT HAS UTTER CONTEMPT FOR OUR AMERICAN ALLIES
If this doesn’t call for impeachment, then nothing else can. Talk about aiding and abetting the enemy.
However, an Israeli minister “who has good ties with the US administration revealed Netanyahu’s plans to Secretary of State John Kerry” and as a result Obama then threatened to shoot down Israeli jets before they could reach their targets in Iran.
Read more: Obama threatened to fire on Israeli jets attacking Iran
LOUISIANA GOP OPPOSES COMMON CORE
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Friday, February 27, 2015
Contact: Ross Little, Jr.
Republican National Committeeman
337.654.8004
Louisiana Republicans Oppose Common Core
LAFAYETTE-February 26, 2015 -Ross Little, Jr., Louisiana’s Republican National Committeeman announced today that the LAGOP adopted a resolution calling for the Repeal of Common Core. The resolution was adopted overwhelmingly on Saturday, February 21, at the first State Republican meeting of 2015.
The Resolution was sponsored by Little of Lafayette and co-Sponsored by State Rep. Lenar Whitney of Houma, both of whom serve on the Republican National Committee, together with several other members of the Louisiana Republican State Central Committee.
“We’ve been meeting with numerous legislators since September,” said Little, “and we are hopeful that the legislature will repeal Common Core in the upcoming legislative session. “
The Republican Resolution calls on legislators, BESE members and others to promote State and local control of public schools and to resist federal intrusion into education policymaking by a full repeal of the CCSSI. The resolution asks that the repeal be made “by any and all means necessary, including action by the Louisiana Legislature, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the State Superintendent of Education, the Governor and any other officials.”
The resolution commended parents and activists in the state and across the nation for reclaiming our heritage of citizen-directed government, supporting education choices for academic freedom and individual excellence in a free market model rather than a “one size fits all” approach to education that is being promoted in the CCSSI.
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TRUST
GEORGE W. BUSH ENDORSING DAVID VITTER FOR GOVERNOR
Dear Fellow American,
It’s been many years since my business pursuits first brought me to Louisiana. As I worked with the hard-working people there, I came to have a quiet admiration for their values, their spirit, their grit and determination.
I felt the same way many years later after meeting David Vitter, and helping to see him elected to the United State Senate. I learned that David’s friendly, upbeat demeanor was matched by his firm convictions.
In the U.S. Senate, David has been an effective leader who has consistently fought for conservative values and the people of Louisiana. His voting record is solidly conservative.
David also knows how to get things done.
I have every confidence that David would be a superb Governor, and help take a state I love to great heights of achievement and progress.
Sincerely,
George Bush
SCOTT ANGELLE AND COMMON CORE
If you want to find someone that will continue the legacy of Bobby Jindal, you will find that person in Scott Angelle. Jindal was an advocate of Common Core and was instrumental in the implementation while in a leadership position in the National Governors Association. Scott Angelle was also instrumental in getting Common Core passed within the legislature.
While Scott Angelle, candidate for Governor, recently announced that he is opposed to “Common Core “……he said absolutely nothing about whether Louisiana kids should be required to take the PARCC test….OR be subjected to invasive data mining/sharing .
BUDDY CALDWELL AND THE LEVEE BOARD LAWSUIT
On Feb. 13, U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown ruled in favor of dismissing a lawsuit filed over a year and a half ago on behalf of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East (SLFPA–E), a regional levee authority, by New Orleans-based law firm Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, that accused nearly 100 oil, pipeline and energy companies of contributing to coastal land loss.
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell was vehemently in favor of this lawsuit and, in turn, hired outside counsel in an attempt to fan the flames of those in his political circle. This has shown itself to be nothing more than another attempt by a liberal Democrat shrouded in Republican clothing of trying to use his political influences and gaining favors at the expense of the taxpayers in Louisiana.
A recent post in the Washington Examiner stated “the litigation contract brokered between SLFPA–E and Jones has been controversial from the beginning with many questioning the SLFPA–E’s legal standing to bring such a lawsuit and Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell absorbing some of the criticism for signing off on SLFPA–E’s ability to hire outside counsel.” The same piece states that Jones has a reputation going after “legacy lawsuits” against oil and gas interests and making million on such lawsuits.
It is apparent that Caldwell has nothing but personal interests involved in his decisions regarding these legacy lawsuits and has chosen to utilize his office in a manner inconsistent of that of a public servant and more of one that has committed malfeasance in office.
Tagged Buddy Caldwell, Jeff Landry, Louisiana, Louisiana Attorney General
LANDRY OUTRAISES CALDWELL BY NEARLY $750,000
The following was received in email format regarding fundraising goals that have been reached by the Landry campaign for Louisiana Attorney General.
Last week, we learned more about the Attorney General’s race.
As you may have seen in the news, I raised over $760,000 last year. My campaign ended 2014 with over $1 million in the bank.
My opponent, Mr. Caldwell, raised $39,000 in all of last year. He ended with only $300k in the bank after fundraising for several years.
Why? Because Louisiana citizens want an Attorney General who is ethical, honest, and truly conservative.
People are tired of politicians who have been in office a lifetime and only go with the political winds to stay in office.
I registered as a Republican at the age of 18 because I believe in our Party. I served in Congress because I wanted to stop Obama and Pelosi’s destructive policies. I am pro-life, pro-gun, pro-jobs, and anti-debt.
Mr. Caldwell was a lifelong Democrat who may have changed parties but has not changed who he really is. Last year, Caldwell endorsed Mary Landrieu for re-election. He is part of the old Buddy network in Louisiana. Watch this video to see how Caldwell spends our tax dollars to reward personal backers.
There is a real difference between Caldwell and me. And with this election being so critical for Louisiana, it is incredibly important that I earn your support.
I need your help if we are going to put a real Republican in the Attorney General’s chair. So I am asking for your help in three ways:
Today, please join other Republican leaders in pledging your support here.
Please call me at 337-313-4537 if you have information, an event you want me to attend, or if you have any questions.
And if you can support me financially as well, I will gladly accept your contribution here.
Whatever you do, please pledge your support today at http://www.landryforlouisiana.com/endorse.
Together we will continue to promote strong families, freedom, and economic opportunity in Louisiana.
Sincerely,
Jeff Landry
Your candidate for Attorney General
Member of Congress, 112th Congress
THINGS I TRUST MORE THAN BARACK OBAMA
THIS IS HOW OBAMA’S ADMINISTRATION LOOKS AT THE THREAT FROM ISIS
Marie Barf, err, Harf, says the way to defeat ISIS is more jobs. No, she really said just that. And this is the mindset of the children running foreign policy and the fight against terrorism in the Obama administration.
Read more: Theatre of the absurd: Marie Harf says root cause of ISIS is unemployment
SCOTT WALKER AND THE COLLEGE DEGREE
In regards to the asinine debate taking place about Scott Walker’s lack of a college degree, I give you the following. This woman is the poster child for liberal ignorance in Washington, DC.
CONGRESSMAN JOHN FLEMING IN LAFAYETTE, LA
The information provided in this post was received from Ross Little, Louisiana Republican National Committeeman.
Rep. Fleming to be here Monday, March 9
Congressman John Fleming of Shreveport will be coming to Lafayette on Monday, March 9. This is your opportunity to meet with him.
Mark your calendar. He’ll be available in Lafayette for a meet and greet 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Details to follow soon.
Fleming was recently re-elected to Congress with 73% of the vote.
Congressman Fleming serves the 4th Congressional District, which includes Northwest Louisiana, but also includes considerable southern portions of Louisiana, including parts of St. Landry Parish.
Fleming, a Medical Doctor, served six years in the Navy as a Medical Officer.
In Congress, Fleming is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee.
DAVID VITTER RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT ATTORNEY GENERAL NOMINEE’S HANDLING OF MONEY LAUNDERING CASE IN NEW YORK
Just like every other candidate that is nominated for administration posts by Obama, there is more smell the deeper you dig. Same holds true to Lynch, the Attorney General nominee, who has significant questions to answer concerning her handling of a money laundering scheme involving Mexican drug cartels. This woman does not deserve to be rushed through the process, by either party, without a thorough vetting process that is due for a post such as the Attorney General of the US.
“If Loretta Lynch and DOJ swept under the rug serious money laundering scheme involving Mexican drug cartels and terrorist organizations, we need to know a heck of a lot more about it,” Vitter said. “This is especially true since American citizens may be completely unaware that their identities — including names and social security numbers — were compromised in this fraud. A simple monetary fine is the equivalent of a slap on the wrist, and would cast serious doubt on Ms. Lynch’s capacity to serve as our top law enforcement official.”
LANDRY OUTRAISES INCUMBENT CALDWELL IN ATTORNEY GENERAL RACE
Caldwell’s report shows him raising $39,000 in 2014, ending the year with $302,000 in the bank.
Landry brought in more than $766,000 in donations for the same period. Coupled with a $392,000 personal loan, Landry reported having more than $1 million in his campaign account.
via AP News : Landry outraises incumbent Caldwell in attorney general race.
BIDEN GIVES SHOUT OUT TO ‘OLD BUTT BUDDY’ IN IOWA
“Neal Smith,” Biden said, “an old butt buddy. Are you here, Neal? Neal, I miss you man. I miss you.”
via Biden Gives Shout Out to ‘Old Butt Buddy’ in Iowa | The Weekly Standard.
