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Congress should be a part-time job
2011-12-05 16:59:00 Congress should be a part-time job By Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal – 12/01/10 10:31 AM ET As the incoming freshman Congressional class readies itself to lead and improve our country, they should remember the ?do-nothing? Congress of Harry Truman?s era. … Continue reading →
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RNC chairman attacks Obama on health care
2009-07-20 20:34:00 RNC chairman attacks Obama on health care WASHINGTON – The chairman of the Republican Party on Monday called President Barack Obama’s plan to overhaul health care “socialism,” accusing the president of conducting a risky experiment that will hurt the economy and force millions to drop their current coverage. Michael Steele, in remarks at the National Press ...
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The GTL? Sunday Guest Column ? ?You?re Fired!? By Christopher L. Doster
2009-05-18 03:44:00 GTL? Sunday Guest Columnist: Author And Moderately-Right-Of-Center Political Pundit, Christopher L. Doster Thinks It’s Time To Send Donald Trump To Washington To Do What He Does On Reality T.V. You’re Fired! I hate to admit this, but yes?I watched Donald Trump’s ?Celebrity... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
?Tea Party? Time Around America And The Disorganized G.O.P. Doesn?t Even Se
2009-04-15 17:12:00 The Republican Party May Become A Thing Of The Past And That’s A Good Thing My cellphone just rang a few minutes ago and it was my “G.O.P. Insider” who has rarely let me down on the other end. This man who is like an uncle to me — an uncle who I absolutely LOVE... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
La. Gov. Jindal urges GOP to stand up to Obama
2009-03-25 16:18:00 La. Gov. Jindal urges GOP to stand up to Obama WASHINGTON (AP) - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal again found himself carrying the Republican mantle opposite a primetime appearance from President Barack Obama on Tuesday, saying Republicans must be ready to defy the president when they disagree with his policies. He also joked about his widely ...
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Bobby Jindal v. Barack Obama:Real Accomplishments or a Polished Performance
2009-02-27 07:18:00 Like Bruce, I did not see Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s response to the president’s address to Congress on Tuesday night, so won’t comment on it, save to note that the reviews I have read have been mostly bad. What amuses me in reading some of those reviews is how many have branded him a failure ...
By: GayPatriot
Bobby Jindal Louisiana Governor (Quack #2)
2009-02-26 15:40:00 Another quack out there on the streets, Mr. Bobby Jindal. .cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url('http:/-/www.comedycentral.com/comedyce-ntral/video/assets/syndicated-l-ogo-over.png') !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration-:none;}.cc_show a{color:#707070;text-decoration-:none;}.cc_title a{color:#868686;text-decoration-:none;}.cc_links a:hover{color:#67bee2;text-deco-ration:underline;} The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10c Clusterf#@k to the Poor House - GOP Govs at Odds Daily Show Full EpisodesImportant Things With Demetri Martin Funny Political NewsJoke of the Day addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Ftodayshottopic.co-m%2F2009%2F02%2F26%2Fbobby-jind-al-louisiana-governor-quack-2%2-F'; ...
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Free Advice For Bobby Jindal
2009-02-26 13:10:00 First of all, I did not watch President Obama or Gov. Jindal on Tuesday night. But the reviews of Jindal have been terrible. Which is too bad, cuz he is one of the smartest people I have ever known in public service. I mean super-scary smart. So, if any one in Baton Rouge reads us, I ...
By: GayPatriot
Governor Bobby Jindal Republican Address 02/24/09 VIDEO TEXT
2009-02-25 14:25:00 The full Republican address entitled "Americans Can Do Anything," that Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal delivered following President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress, VIDEO, FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT."Good evening. I'm Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana.Tonight, we witnessed a great moment in the history of our Republic. In the very chamber where Congress once voted to abolish slavery, our first African-American President stepped forward to address the state of our union. With his speech tonight, the President completed a redemptive journey that took our nation from Independence Hall ... to Gettysburg ... to the lunch counter ... and now, finally, the Oval Office.Regardless of party, all Americans are moved by the President's personal story - the son of an American mother and a Kenyan father, who grew up to become leader of the free world. Like the President's father, my parents came to this country from a distant land. When they arrived in Baton Rouge, my mothe...
Jindal: GOP must return to fiscal discipline
2009-02-25 07:19:00 Jindal: GOP must return to fiscal discipline WASHINGTON ? Republicans responded to President Obama’s first address to Congress on Tuesday by vowing to work with the White House while also holding fast to principles of limited government and fiscal discipline. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who delivered the Republican response to Obama’s speech from the governor’s mansion ...
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Just a thought - Draft Bobby Jindal in 2012!
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Why it Matters that Bobby Jindal Delivers GOP Response
2009-02-25 01:05:00 Like many Republicans, I was heartened to learn that Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana had been tapped to deliver the GOP response to the President’s address to a joint seesion of Congress. In tapping Jindal, “GOP leaders are acknowledging that without a majority in Congress, the big ideas necessary to rebuild their party are likely ...
By: GayPatriot
Governor Bobby Jindal: "Americans Can Do Anything" 02/24/09
2009-02-25 00:27:00 President George W. Bush (right) is greeted by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (left) and his wife, Supriya Jolly Jindal (center), on his arrival to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Monday, April 21, 2008, where President Bush will attend the 2008 North American Leaders? Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. BoghosianSpeech Excerpts from Upcoming Address?As I grew up, my mom and dad taught me the values that attracted them to this country - and they instilled in me an immigrant?s wonder at the greatness of America. As a child, I remember going to the grocery store with my dad. Growing up in India, he had seen extreme poverty. And as we walked through the aisles, looking at the endless variety on the shelves, he would tell me: ?Bobby, Americans can do anything.? I still believe that to this day.??Republicans are ready to work with the new President to provide those solutions. Here in my state of Louisiana, we don?t care what party you belong to if you have good...
Who is Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal?
2009-02-24 23:52:00 Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal has been selected to give the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s first address to the joint session of Congress tonight. Jindal is a young 37-years old, but he has been on the scene for over a decade now. Most of America though is probably still wondering who is this Jindal character. ...
La. Gov. Jindal: 2012 presidential bid unlikely
2008-12-11 02:10:00 La. Gov. Jindal: 2012 presidential bid unlikely RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said Wednesday he’s not interested in a 2012 Republican presidential bid and will seek a second term as governor in 2011. Jindal, who appeared at a news conference to back Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, was asked if he was ...
By: TexasFred's
Keep an eye on Bobby Jindal
2008-11-18 01:41:00 Last week the Republican Governor’s Association held their audition for 2012 annual conference, reviewed by both Byron York and Stephen Hayes. While every other aspect of the government is in transition, now is a good time for the Republican Party to be as well. That’s why the RGA conference came at a good time, and ...
McCain says Palin didn?t hurt presidential bid
2008-11-12 19:43:00 McCain says Palin didn’t hurt presidential bid LOS ANGELES (AP) - In his first interview since conceding the presidential election, John McCain said Tuesday that Sarah Palin did not damage his presidential bid and he dismissed anonymous criticism aimed at her following their crushing defeat. “I’m so proud of her and I’m very grateful she agreed ...
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John McCain's Weekly Radio Address 10/18/08 PODCAST
2008-10-19 01:26:00 DOWNLOAD THE MP3 FILE HEREARLINGTON, VA -- McCain-Palin 2008 today released the text of John McCain's weekly radio address.John McCain's Weekly Radio Address:Good morning, this is John McCain, speaking to you a couple of days after the final presidential debate. It was a good contest, and I thought I did pretty well. But let's have a little straight talk: The real winner on Wednesday night was a fellow known to America as Joe the Plumber.Joe Wurzelbacher is a straight-talking man himself. And his blunt question to Barack Obama, after a recent speech in Ohio, got a clarity out of my opponent that we hadn't heard before.Joe explained that he works for a small plumbing and heating company. He's been thinking about maybe taking over the business when his boss retires. Problem is, that would make Joe one of millions of small business owners who face a sudden increase in taxes under my opponent's tax plan.That didn't seem fair to Joe. He wanted to know why Barack Obama plans to rai...
John McCain's Weekly Radio Address PODCAST
2008-10-05 01:00:00 DOWNLOAD THE MP3 FILE HEREARLINGTON, VA -- McCain-Palin 2008 today released the text of John McCain's weekly radio address.John McCain's Weekly Radio Address:Good morning, this is John McCain. And this week our government finally took a decisive step to regain confidence in our financial markets. It took Congress a while, but a majority finally awakened to the danger. And by the week's end, with the unity that this crisis demands, Congress acted to restore stability to the American economy.On Thursday night, millions of Americans got to see a little more of why I chose Sarah Palin to be my running mate. In her debate with Senator Joe Biden, she showed the intelligence, heart and grace under pressure that our nation's capital desperately needs. I couldn't be prouder of my choice, or more certain that she's the right person to help me shake things up in Washington. And there were moments when I almost felt a little sorry for my old friend, Joe.Pressure and crisis often have a wa...
Gustav holdouts turn to guns, knives and God
2008-09-01 01:57:00 Gustav holdouts turn to guns, knives and God NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - If the floodwaters rise and trap him in his home by the Mississippi River levee, carpenter Juan LeBoeuf plans to bust out through the roof with a knife. Bar owner Joann Guidos has a cache of guns to protect her place from looters who roam ...
By: TexasFred's
Obama: Let?s hope lessons of Katrina were learned
2008-08-30 18:28:00 Obama: Let’s hope lessons of Katrina were learned BOARDMAN, Ohio - Barack Obama expressed hope Saturday that the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina three years ago would help to protect the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Gustav this time. His running mate, Joe Biden, urged people to pray that the levees in New Orleans hold. Obama and ...
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New Orleans considers evacuation as Gustav looms
2008-08-28 03:59:00 New Orleans considers evacuation as Gustav looms NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Three years after Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Louisiana coast, New Orleans residents on Wednesday again faced the prospect of an evacuation as Tropical Storm Gustav loomed. Not since Katrina and Hurricane Rita, which followed in its wake, have residents faced government orders to evacuate ...
By: TexasFred's
Bobby Jindal Recall Drive Ends - Louisiana Legislator Pay Raise Vetoed
2008-07-18 18:22:00 Just a month ago, a drive to recall Republican Governor Bobby Jindal was announced because the Gov was going to approve a pay raise for legislators, and it was observed that he didn't want to upset them.Well, Jindal's vetoed the bill that would have increased pay, so the recall effort was ended. You can read about the decision on the Recall Jindal website called "Recall Bobby".
Who's better: Sarah Palin or Bobby Jindal?
2008-06-08 22:25:00 Choice please (ladies first): Sarah Palin or Bobby JindalPowered by b2evolution.
By: Asymmetric
Bobby Jindal & Getting Beyond Race
2008-06-08 07:24:00 One of the great things about seeing Barack Obama’s success in this year’s contest for the White House is seeing that less than a half-century after the height of the Civil Rights’ Movement, an African-American has become a serious contender for the highest office in the land. It will be a great day indeed when race ...
By: GayPatriot
MN, KY General Election Polls
2008-05-27 05:35:00 Two polls I will like to point out today, one from Minnesota and the other from Kentucky. Both of which surprised me.MinnesotaMcCain: 38%Obama: 53%McCain: 38%Obama: 53%Over the last year, Minnesota has been in the battleground column and probably still is, however, in the last one or two months, polls have suggested that Minnesota may be lean or even likely Democratic this year. McCain has extraordinary strength in the Great Lakes region, particularly Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Polls in the later two states suggest he can win. With recent polls suggesting that Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty may not be a strong Vice Presidential pick against an Obama match-up (here) , one has to wonder if Pawlenty is a smart choice for McCain. It is my personal belief that the Vice Presidential nominee should NEVER be picked based on moving a state from one column to the next or solely based on geography. Perhaps McCain's meeting with possible Vice Presidential contenders, Jindal, Romney an...
Huckabee Picks Anniversary Trip Over McCain AZ BBQ
2008-05-23 05:09:00 The Huckabee's, Hope, Arkansas, May 1974. Governor Huckabee made the right choice in putting his wife and their anniversary as his first priority. This is another fine example of the upstanding... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
McCain Zoning In On VP
2008-05-21 22:59:00 John McCain beaming up possible running mates or mere brain trusts to his pod in Sedona, Arizona's High Vibrational Vortex. NYT Cable Tee Vee speculation abounds...
By: Chickaboomer
How McCain Can Win the Base
2008-05-05 20:03:00 Even as the Democratic presidential contest seems to be morphing into Dr. Doolittle’s mythical beast with a head at each end, the pushmi-pullyu, John McCain has the chance to make a leisurely choice of potential running mates. But he had better not wait too long. The spectacle of a third of voters in the Republican primaries ...
By: TexasFred's
Coming soon to a White House near You: Bobby Jindal
2008-03-17 12:10:00 Interesting note from Baton Rouge by way of NOLA.COM BATON ROUGE — The state Legislature on Friday wrapped up its second special session during the 2-month-old administration of Gov. Bobby Jindal by completing a full sweep of the governor’s proposed package of business tax cuts and $1.1 billion in surplus spending priorities.Jindal and his legislative allies won all the initiatives they set out to accomplish during the six-day session, including a controversial bill to grant a partial tax deduction for private school tuition. Flanked by many members of his supporting team of lawmakers at an evening news conference, the governor framed the results as a positive statement on Louisiana’s national image. “This group should be proud of batting a thousand,” Jindal said. “The country’s watching us … we know they’ll like what they see.” Correct. The left will be showing us shortly that Jindal is their worst nightmare. Can you ima...
By: BitsBlog
Bobby Jindal is the next Ronald Reagan, says talk show host
2008-02-10 17:30:00 A popular radio talk show host has said that Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, whom he called the “next Ronald Reagan”, would make the best running mate for John McCain, the likely Republican presidential nominee.
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Bobby Jindal sworn in as 55th Louisiana Governor
2008-01-15 08:50:00 Indian-American Piyush Bobby Jindal, a conservative Republican, recreated history as he was sworn in as the youngest governor of once racially segregated US state of Louisiana.
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Bobby Jindal sworn in as governor of Louisiana
2008-01-15 02:00:00 Piyush "Bobby" Jindal was today inaugurated governor of the U.S. state of Louisiana. He is the country's first Indian American elected governor and the first non-white governor of Louisiana since P. B. S. Pinchback in 1872. At 36 years old, he is currently the nation's youngest governor as well. Jindal succeeds Kathleen Blanco as the state governor.The inauguration ceremony was held at the state capitol in Baton Rouge. In a speech, Jindal vowed to put an end to political corruption in the state and speed up recovery from the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season."We must win a war on corruption and incompetence in government," said Jindal.Jindal was serving a second term in the House of Representatives when he was elected last October. He previously served as the head of Louisiana's Department of Health and Hospitals, a post to which he was appointed at the age of 24. A year earlier, he had graduated from University of Oxford as a Rhodes scholar.Jindal is the son of Punjabi immigrants w...
By: Goss INDIA
Governor Piyush Bobby Jindal
2007-12-23 07:46:00 Bobby Jindal was elected Governor of Louisiana, becoming the first Indian American governor in the United States. The Indian American community, however, has mixed feelings about his triumph. A Republican, Jindal (36) won more than 50 per cent of the vote against a field of 12 candidates in the conservative southern state. He is the first nonWhite to become Louisiana’s governor since Reconstruction. “Let’s give our homeland, the great state of Louisiana, a fresh start,” Jindal told jubilant supporters. His nearest competitors: Democrat Walter Boasso won 18 per cent of the vote; Independent John Georges got 14 per cent; and Democrat Foster Campbell got 13 per cent. Jindal, an Oxford-educated Rhodes Scholar, had lost the gubernatorial election to Kathleen Babineaux Blanco four years ago. Since then, the mishandling of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 blew away Blanco’s re-election chances and she opted not to run again. She said, “My administration has beg...
By: India Blog
Gubernatorial Watch: Rankings
2007-11-20 06:33:00 The 2007 elections earlier this month took the top two seats off the board, with Democrat Steve Beshear knocking off Ernie Fletcher in Kentucky and Republican Bobby Jindal picking up the open seat in Louisiana, both in convincing fashion. Those results, along with Republican Haley Barbour's re-election in Mississippi ensured that Democrats would maintain their 28-22 majority heading into 2008, when 11 seats are up for grabs. Only a handful of those seats appear competitive at this point, so don't expect significant changes in landscape next year.1. Missouri (Blunt-R) [3]: At least one recent poll shows that Democratic Attorney General Jay Nixon (right) has pulled ahead of Republican Governor Matt Blunt. Trailing at this point is not a good sign for Blunt, the nation's youngest governor, who is seeking his second term. Blunt won narrowly in 2004 and his approval ratings are less than stellar. Look for another close race in 2008, which could be affected by the presidential rac...
By: Political Realm
Election 2007: Results Coming In
2007-11-07 06:01:00 The biggest prizes in the 2007 election season were the governor's offices in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The Louisiana contest was settled weeks ago, with Republican Congressman Bobby Jindal avoiding a runoff to capture the seat for his party. Jindal's victory came as little surprise, with incumbent Kathleen Blanco so tarnished by Hurricane Katrina that she didn't seek re-election and Democrats failing to field a top tier challenger.The results in Mississippi and Kentucky have been just as apparent for months. Polling has shown Democrat Steve Beshear holding leads of 15-20 points over Republican Governor Ernie Fletcher. With 99.9% of the precincts reporting, Beshear has become the next governor of Kentucky, winning 59%-41%. In Mississippi, Republican Governor Haley Barbour, one of the few politicians to escape the Katrina situation with a stronger reputation, was never seriously challenged by conservative Democrat John Arthur Eaves in his bid for a second term. W...
By: Political Realm
Senate Watch: Rankings
2007-11-01 20:14:00 It's once again time to review our rankings of the 2008 Senate races. The top ranked seat is the one we believe most likely to flip control to the other party. The seat's previous ranking is listed in brackets. Democrats have had an up and down month, missing out on major opportunities in Nebraska and North Carolina, while picking up new prospects in New Mexico and Kentucky.1. Virginia (Open-R) [1]: The Virginia seat remains atop our rankings this month, even as Republicans avoided a potential bitter and divisive battle for their nomination. Congressman Tom Davis announced he would not seek the seat, though he had been seen for years as John Warner's preferred successor. Davis' decision, precluded by the party's choice to hold a convention over a primary, essentially gives the Republican nomination to former Governor Jim Gilmore. Though Gilmore has won statewide before, his more conservative views make him perhaps a less potent general election candidate to oppose Democrat...
By: Political Realm
What does Bobby Jindal say about Republicans and immigration?
2007-10-23 18:30:00 Could it suggest that skin color and "xenophobia" aren't a factor when Republicans choose candidates? By the way, if Republicans are supposed to be more corrupt, why did people of Louisiana choose one?
By: Asymmetric
Gubernatorial Watch: News And Notes
2007-10-22 18:19:00 IndianaA poll last month confirmed Republican Governor Mitch Daniels enters 2008 as a favorite for re-election. Daniels edged several potential, though a clearer picture of the race won't become available until the Democratic nomination is determined. Former Congresswoman Jill Long Thompson currently leads architect Jim Schellinger and State Senator Richard Young, though the race is seen as still very much up in the air.KentuckyPolls show Democrat Steve Beshear still leads Republican incumbent Ernie Fletcher by double digits. Beshear's lead dropped to 16 points, down from a 19 point lead in September, but it remains a comfortable margin with the election just two weeks away. Fletcher narrowly survived a primary challenge from former Congresswoman Anne Northup earlier this year. A tumultuous first term plagued by scandal and indictment made him a major target for Democrats in the Bluegrass State.LouisianaSaturday, Louisiana voters elected Republican Congressman Bobby Jindal th...
By: Political Realm
Bobby Jindal Elected Governor Of Louisiana
2007-10-21 17:26:00 Bobby Jindal has recently been elected governor of Louisiana. Bobby Jindal is an Indian-American and is only 36 years old. His political career resume is already full of accomplishments. He started at the age of 24 when the Louisiana governor of that time period recruited Bobby Jindal to overhaul the state’s Health and Hospitals Department. ...
By: TheNewsLeak
Bobby Jindal History Made
2007-10-21 17:15:00 Bobby Jindal, is now Governor Bobby Jindal. And Bobby Jindal has made history a son of Indian immigrants who came to the U.S. decades ago to pursue the American dream, Bobby Jindal crushed 11 opponents to become Louisiana’s first non white governor since the 1870s. Bobby Jindal, will be the youngest state governor in the ...
Gubernatorial Watch: Jindal Wins In Louisiana
2007-10-21 15:16:00 The only real question heading into Saturday's jungle primary in Louisiana was whether or not Republican Congressman Bobby Jindal would garner enough support to avoid a November runoff. Jindal answered that question with a dominating performance throughout the state, earning 54% of the vote, avoiding the runoff, and more than tripling the total of his closest competitor. At 36, Jindal is set to become the youngest sitting governor in the United States."My mom and dad came to this country in pursuit of the American dream. And guess what happened. They found the American Dream to be alive and well right here in Louisiana," Jindal, the son of Indian immigrants, told cheering supporters last night.With 99% of precincts reporting, Democrat Walter Boasso finished with 226,114 votes (17%); Independent John Georges with 186,585 votes (14%); and Democrat Foster Campbell with 161,359 votes (12%)--all well behind the 698,835 votes Jindal earned. He won 60 of the states 64 parishes, foc...
By: Political Realm
Indian American Bobby Jindal is new Louisiana governor
2007-10-21 09:08:00 New York, Oct 21 (IANS) Prominent Indian American Republican Congressman, Bobby Jindal, created history by becoming the first non-white to be elected the governor of Louisiana - one of the 50 US states.
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Gubernatorial Watch: Rankings
2007-10-19 07:33:00 Unlike the Senate landscape, in which there are 10-15 races that have a legitimate chance of becoming highly competitive, the gubernatorial outlook is fairly unexciting. Following the 2006 cycle that saw control up for grabs in 36 states, only 14 states hold gubernatorial elections over the next two years. Democrats captured six Republican-held seats in 2006, to regain a 28-22 majority--a margin that doesn't appear likely to change soon. At this point, only six races look to be competitive, with two flips seeming imminent.1. Louisiana (Open-D): Louisiana voters will head to the polls Saturday to vote in the state's jungle primary, which could determine their new governor. Under the system, multiple candidates from all parties run on the same ballot. A runoff will take place November 17, if no candidate receives 50% of the vote. Democratic incumbent Kathleen Blanco opted against pursuing a second term--a likely fruitless effort following her disastrous handling of Hurricane K...
By: Political Realm
Gubernatorial Watch: Mudslinging In Louisiana
2007-08-24 18:50:00 Louisiana? A recent poll shows Republican Congressman Bobby Jindal with a large lead over his competitors with 63% of the vote in the race for Louisiana's governor's office. Democrat Walter Boasso has just over 14%. The open primary is held on October 20th, with a runoff, if necessary on November 17th. Jindal would avoid the runoff if he exceeds 50% of the vote.? The Louisiana Democratic Party is airing an ad that accuses Jindal, a Catholic, is anti-Protestant. The ad cites papers written by Jindal in which he allegedly "doubts the morals and questions the beliefs of Baptists, Methodists, Episcopalians, Pentecostals and other Protestant religions." The ad directs viewers to a website, Jindal on Religion, that links to these papers (you need to be a paid subscriber to actually view them). Jindal narrowly lost the 2003 gubernatorial race, largely because he underperformed in Northern Louisiana, a largely Protestant and conservative region.? Political observer Stuart Rothenberg...
By: Political Realm
Bobby Jindal Is An Idiot
2007-08-22 04:00:00 (Sigh - here we go again...).I know there are many tolerant Catholics possessing common sense and compassion who are just living their lives, have no desire to try and cram our beliefs down anyone else's throat and wish for all of us to just get along (like me). But why oh why is it that many of the Catholics in public life are intolerant, loudmouthed morons?Rep. Bobby Jindal is a Republican (surprised?) running for governor of Louisiana. Aside from hoping and praying and doing what I can to help the people of Louisiana whose lives were turned completely upside down by Katrina to get back on their feet, I couldn't give a fig about what happens in that state, politically, culturally, or otherwise.However, the fact that Jindal passes himself off as someone who represents my faith (he most certainly does not, as far as I'm concerned) is repellent and abhorrent to me to the point where I believe I have to speak out against him.So here is the YouTube video and this link to the Daily K...
Gubernatorial Watch: News And Notes
2007-08-06 18:33:00 Indiana? Republican Governor Mitch Daniels has an impressive $4.1 million available for his re-election effort. Daniels' cash on hand is more than his three Democratic challengers combined. Democrat Jim Schellinger, an Indianapolis architect, leads the Democratic field with $1.1 million in the bank.Kentucky? Republican Governor Ernie Fletcher continues to trail his Democratic challenger Steve Beshear. After polls showed the race tightening somewhat, Beshear has again opened a wide lead, 59%-36%. The scandal-plagued Fletcher surprisingly survived a primary challenge, but his luck seems set to run out in this general election matchup.Louisiana? Polling shows Republican Congressman Bobby Jindal with a big lead over Democrat Walter Boasso. Boasso's numbers have risen significantly since a similar survey in May, but still trails Jindal 52%-21%. Jindal needs 50% to avoid a runoff. Democratic Governor Kathleen Blanco is not seeking re-election.Missouri? Republican Governor Matt Bl...
By: Political Realm
2008 Tidbits
2007-06-06 21:40:00 ? Democratic Representative William Jefferson was indicted this week on bribery charges, after investigators found money in his freezer in a raid of his home in 2005. Despite the suspicion, Jefferson was re-elected by New Orleans voters in 2006. He has temporarily resigned his position on the powerful Ways and Means Committee, but Republicans are seeking for his ouster from the House. After running against Republican corruption in 2006, Democrats would be wise to distance themselves from Jefferson. Though Jefferson appears unwilling to give up his seat, Democrats may want to push for expulsion to move past the scandal quickly and show that they remain tough on corruption.? Wesley Clark, a 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, suggested in an interview with The Politico that he's still open to a run in 2008. Clark backers shouldn't get their hopes up. A late start helped derail his chances in 2004, so it seems unlikely that he'd be willing to repeat that mistake. Clark remains a...
By: Political Realm
2007/2008 Tidbits
2007-05-03 01:57:00 ? South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson was released from the hospital this week and will continue his recovery efforts from home. He suffered a brain hemorrhage in December and has been absent from the Senate since that time. He does face re-election in 2008, should he decide to run again. While no Republican challenger has emerged, the South Dakota GOP has begun polling for possible matchups. Republican Governor Mike Rounds, who is facing term limits and will leave office in 2010, is considered a strong possible candidate.? Its possible that almost all of the GOP field will be excluded from the next major presidential debate to be held in two weeks. In order to be included, the rules state that candidate must be show at least 1% support in state or national polling. Recent information proves that only John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, and Mitt Romney easily clear that hurdle, though I would expect the organizers to be fairly lenient and allow any candidate that is close to the mark to partic...
By: Political Realm
2008 Tidbits
2007-03-15 18:06:00 ? Here's a video courtesy of the Washington Post, highlighting the candidates yesterday at a forum yesterday sponsored by the International Association of Firefighters. ? Good news from the office of Senator Tim Johnson. His staff has released the first pictures of Johnson since his brain hemorrhage--showing that he is on the way to recovery. Johnson is having to re-learn a lot of physical skills and his possible return to the Senate is still far off on the horizon.? Former Senator John Breaux will reportedly decide soon whether or not he will run for governor in Louisiana. Bobby Jindal, the likely Republican nominee, has said that Breaux does not meet the residency requirements to run for governor--Breaux owns property in Maryland and Louisiana. It was believed that Governor Kathleen Blanco, whose political chances were damaged because of the mishandling of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, would step aside in favor of a stronger Democratic candidate. Blanco, however, now suggests t...
By: Political Realm
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