In a breaking story, The Louisiana Weekly and Bayoubuzz.com have learned that the hero of Hurricane recovery, General Russell Honore is seriously considering entering the Republican Primary for the U.S. Senate seat against incumbent David Vitter. Honore, a Republican since the Reagan Administration and a registered Louisiana voter from his Zachary home, has spoken to friends and supporters in the last two weeks signaling that he is, according to one, "more than 50% sure that he will run."
The news comes mere hours after Third District Congressman Charlie Melancon announced his firm intention to be the Democratic challenger to David Vitter in the fall of 2010. Melancon, who represents the critical swing areas of Central Acadiana--a region known for crowing statewide candidates--has already proven a serious obstacle for the incumbent Senator to keep his job. Even if Vitter should emerge victorious from the closed Republican primary, a bruising fight against Honore could leave the Senator financially and visibly weakened before the onslaught of a Moderate Democrat like Melancon--one of the leaders of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Caucus in the House.
While polls show Vitter as the clear favorite in both the primary and the general election, one very senior Louisiana Republican predicted that if Honore runs, "He wins." As that GOP party elder further explained to the www.louisianaweekly.com and Bayoubuzz on the promise of confidentiality, "All he has to say is 'Stuck on Stupid', and Vitter is toast."
Military voters, who constitute a plurality of the Republican electorate, will flock to Honore, and the party leader in question also believes that the General's race will matter to primary voters less than his social stands. Honore admitted through aides to the Weekly that he is "pro-life and pro-family".
In fact, Charlie Melancon's announcement video centered on his relative social and fiscal conservatism as well, citing his support for small business tax cuts, a balanced budget, higher military and veteran spending. He only said he was a Democrat once, but with the words, "I'm a pro-life, pro-gun, Southern Democrat. I have an "A" rating with the NRA, and I have been an avid hunter and fisherman my entire life. I am a proud centrist -- a Blue Dog -- a straight-up-the-middle fighter for he little guy who is struggling to make ends meet. That's why my most rewarding moment as a Congressman came from a partnership with private organizations, Republicans, and Democrats after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. We came together to alleviate the suffering and ensure people received the help they needed. Party politics was the last thing on my mind. I got into public service to help people, period."
The word "Independent" was Melancon's most common theme in his announcement speech, eschewing partisanship with the words, "Well, first, those insiders in Washington need to spend A LOT less time scoring political points or sticking it to the other guy -- they need to come out of their corners and bring people together. Because no matter if you are in Mamou or Monroe, it's not whether it's a Republican idea or a Democratic idea - the only question is: does it make sense for Louisiana?"
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Sen. Robert Menendez also sounded distinctly non-partisan as he endorsed Melancon praising his "Independence", a curious turn of phrase from a party leader--unless he is trying to help a Democrat in an increasingly Republican leaning state.
Vitter countered playing that specific partisan card, however. Less than an hour after Melancon officially jumped into the race, Vitter was citing Melancon’s votes for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker, his endorsement of Obama, and his 80%+ voting record with the Democratic Party. He also attacked the Third District Congressman on health care stands, drawing an instant retort from Eric Schultz at the DSCC, reminding the media that Melancon not only opposed Obama's public option on health care reform, but that Vitter had admitted publicly that the two men had essentially the same position on the issue.
The challenge for David Vitter are polls that on the surface look strong, but may turn weak when faced by a strong primary challenger like Honore' and a general election contender like Melancon. No one has polled Honore in a head to head contest with Vitter. None the less, the Senator's internal polling with Republican primary voters remains strong, over seventy percent, yet only half of the general electorate strong approves of the job the incumbent U.S. Senator is doing, on the surface a strange result in an increasingly GOP state that went for McCain by twenty points.
The DSCC Chair reported courted Melancon with the truism that John Treen and others have often noted about the nature of Louisiana state elections, "All things being equal, Cajuns vote for Cajuns. "In every statewide race where a candidate faced someone "who was either Cajun or represented Acadiana in Congress", he or she lost, regardless of which political party in which he or she was registered..
The only two historic exceptions to that rule, the one-time political strategist and brother of Gov. Dave Treen noted, were the first Roemer/Edwards Gubernatorial race, where extenuating factors of court cases and corruption sealed the incumbent's fate and the 2004 Senate race where Democratic divisions did essentially the same thing.
U.S. Senator David Vitter likely hopes that extenuating circumstances will also protect his incumbency against his newest Cajun challenger, Congressman Charlie Melancon, though they are less likely than in the past, especially if the incumbent has a bruising primary battle against a General who was dubbed "the John Wayne who saved us after Katrina". Honore has the status of a demi-God amongst some voters who were trapped in a devastated city after the storm. His presence and command rescued and fed thousands trapped in the aftermath of the floodwaters breech.
Add a primary battle with such a figure that might weaken GOP resolve and empty Vitter's campaign coffers, the incumbent goes into the General Election in a far different state than most incumbents typically enjoy. Consequently with Melancon's strong base in Acadiana, he could draw swing votes from Cajuns that might otherwise vote for Vitter. Match that with Democratic leaning New Orleans and the skepticism that still remains in North Louisiana about casting a ballot for a candidate from Metairie (despite Vitter's tireless attempts to reverse those attitudes in countless campaign sweeps).
Moreover, Vitter won his 2004 race after bitter divisions in the Democratic ranks minimized liberal turnout while Vitter as the only Republican candidate benefited from George W. Bush's coattails. And, his just over 51% victory came in large part because of motivated voters in his First Congressional district who turned out, not only for the Presidential race, but to put Bobby Jindal in (his brief sojurn in) Congress.
Melancon, though, has a difficult task before him, regardless of Vitter's weaknesses. The incumbent Senator has amassed a multimillion dollar warchest that even the DSCC's help and Melancon's popularity with powerful Louisiana constituencies like sugarcane farmers can do little to match. Next year's election, as a midterm, will likely be a referendum on Democrats in Congress, whose approval ratings have fallen to almost a tie with the GOP. Vitter can frame himself as a check on excessive spending and brand Melancon to the contrary thanks to his vote for the Obama stimulus plan.
And, while Mary Landrieu's 2008 re-election showed that electing a Democrat to the U.S. Senate remained possible in increasing Republican-leaning Louisiana, she had Obama's coattails. Now according to the latest Gallup polls, the President's job approval rating stands at 52%, drastically down from the overwhelming support he had at his inaugural. That signals a public backlash and a GOP revival. Of course, if Honore is the GOP candidate instead of Vitter, he could benefit from these trends. But then again, so could the incumbent Senator.
Still, Vitter cannot do what others like Woody Jenkins and Suzie Terrell attempted with Mary Landrieu, brand Melancon as socially out of sink with Louisiana voters. The Napoleonville Democrat is ardently pro-life and opposes same sex marriage.
And, all things being equal, Cajuns DO vote for Cajuns. Whether Republicans will vote for an African-American hero General over their own incumbent GOP Senator remains to be seen.
Health care???? Give it a rest, folks out there aren't serious about fixing anything until they are broke. And guess what? It is at that point there that nothing can be fixed....... Written by
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"Canada's is going broke, England's is broke, France's is expensive and doctors make very little. Why support this power grab that Congress wil not participate " ................... LIES........ all LIES...... healthcare is doing very well in those countries, AND- it's not draining their economy like it is ours..... and Congress won't participate?-- WRONG again...... (Congress has VERRRY nice insurance coverage for themselves)..... only Republicans won't participate-- ..... We'll see what happens..... Filibuster proof-- or not? See you at the rally Wed. night...Hale Boggs Bldg. Written by KJ
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How do you justify a 1,000+ page bill that is filled with vague references to panels and lists that the "Secretary will determine" or "will have discretion." A bill that will set the groundwork for a single payer system, a government run system that hasn't worked any where without cutbacks on care, etc. Canada's is going broke, England's is broke, France's is expensive and doctors make very little. Why support this power grab that Congress wil not participate in? Written by CN
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Things are different today. Democrats point out how we would have never had Social Security or Medicare, if we had relied on public opinion And, that we need another leader with guts like FDR, (or even Bush)………………….. ….. But- we did not have televisions in every home back then- Mass communication is the difference now…. especially with the internet.….Public opinion is so easily swayed by the media. …………………………….
So- now…. With the country divided on the healthcare issue- I don't see "history providing us a blueprint." Many are in the middle, who may ultimately decide this issue… this leaves almost half of us very unhappy---- no matter the outcome. …just like the election. ……………………………
Look at us::::: extreme Conservatives screaming “Nazi, murderers” and garnishing guns at public meetings…. far left liberals yelling, “we put the President in the White House—he promised us...... he’ll lose his base” ……………..Such growing unrest - what will Obama do? (he’ll be re-elected anyway)……. If healthcare is pushed through with the power of unified Democrats, I don’t think disgruntled Americans will just “move on” like they did back in Roosevelt’s day— Rage has been trumped up (by whomever) and the media will not let it “go away.”……………. And, what is everybody so afraid of? It’s easy to scare our senior citizens--- health care is their whole lives… (clever, deceiving insurance agencies) ………………But, to people like Jacob of Lafayette, how is creating competition for the greedy insurance giants adding to your pain? As unemployment finally shows a slow-down trend (albeit slight, and it’s not over, I know) – …. you and your employees will have much more affordable insurance- (Does your company make over $260,000.00 a year? You are a small businessman- right?)…… Exactly where do you think that 30% of profits will go? fRom the insurance companies' pockets--> right back into Healthcare—eliminating middle man rip-off……. Tell me, Jacob , “exactly” what do you fear from changing our present debilitating healthcare system- when you know this monster will grow even more in upcoming years?….Tell me your plan ………. I understand your tough financial situation right now…. How do you blame healthcare public option furthering your misery?
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BTW, another way to control costs is to stop spending so much on experimental drugs - or stop pharmaceutical companies from being reimbursed for their costs of failed drugs by denying them the ability to tack on the costs to those drugs that do work (same result). That would be short sighted and would lead to more deaths in the future. "Cost control" isn't everything, neither is caring for the poor; medical innovation should not be sacrificed for either of these goals. Odd that many who feel "entitled" to the latest drug therapy would enact changes in the laws that - had they had their way years ago - would likely have prevented these drugs from existing in the first place. Written by kpf
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Let me ask you this, would it be "the right thing to do" to enact Universal Health Care even if it costs more? I would think it would be, and I think "the same care for more people at less cost" is an obvious untruth to any rational person. We'll insure everyone, and to keep costs down care will be denied (as it is now, but affecting more people) to people who fall into certain ("age" probably) groups. It won't cost less however for those who currently pay, they will probably pay more, and get less low end coverage and options but the flip side will be they won't go broke for the more expensive treatments. Written by kpf
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Technology industry has taken a big hit – It’s sad…..And, I too have friends and loved-ones who have been shattered by today’s economy…(Hope you don’t get sick, Jacob—do you have health insurance? If you do, you’re pretty well-off)….. But, what’s killing all of us-- is the COST of healthcare—and it’s going up and up- and the only way to control it is to have a public option. Creating competition for the insurance giants will be a boost for the economy and a jolt for business activity..............
About Melancon….. “The Napoleonville Democrat is ardently pro-life and opposes same sex marriage.”… I already don’t like him…. They did say he was a “Democrat”—didn’t they?.. Hmph…. A Blue Dog who’s against a Woman’s right to Choose, and against gay rights?.. He sounds just like Vitter—‘cept he keeps his zipper up …. So, yes- so far I like Honore…. Left to the lesser of 2 evils—between Vitter and Melancon???—I’d have to hold my nose and pull the lever for Melancon. Vitter must be dethroned.
Mary Landrieu went on the morning news shows saying she tends to oppose public option...... Surprise, surprise... She's retiring anyway after this term, and padding her future as a lobbyist. (I shoulda voted for LA's John Kennedy-- but that "accent".. Lord... )
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Oh please, Vitter's moral failings don't even come close to Teddy Kennedy. Sex is one thing but Kennedy left a woman in a car and did not report the accident for 11 hours. Mary Jo did not drown. She ran out of air in the suffocated. Kennedy says he "panicked". Instead of serving in the US Senate if he were anyone but a Kennedy he would have served time in prison. His cheating in school, drunkard behavior, and horrible treatment of women is legendary. And he had the gall to berate many who appeared before him on the Judiciary Committee for their values. Written by Sharon
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Put Vitter and Melancon together and shake em up and dump it out you got a pile a crap. But, Vitter has a proven conservative voting record that we need to help stave off the Obama/radical left wing attempt to "change" our country and do away with the constitution. Melancon is a hack, a lap dog, and a yes man. Vitter has the morals of Edwards and the personality of cardboard, but apparently his wife and family has forgiven him and that's good enough for me. melancon has been married for 30+ years to Peachy...but he's been screwing the voters since he got elected. So basically they are both womanizers or reformed womanizers? Written by CN
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In my case you are preaching to the choir, Jacob. My fear is that - in our desire to hear what we want - the politicians will continue to risk crippling inflation and add to the already insurmountable debt (how can we ever pay off the debt we already have?) to give us "what we want" and when the collapse comes, it will be all the harsher. My fear is that D.C. will continue their drunken spending orgy until they - and the economy - hit bottom. We need a "12 Step" program for deficit spending - quick! I too will cast my votes for those who speak out against the spending - doesn't matter if they are for gun control (I'm an NRA member) or if they barbeque human infants; we need as many fiscally responsible people in congress as possible. Written by kpf
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KJ, I don't know whether or not you have seen it, but I have called for Vitter to resign on other threads on this site before. Maybe you have seen it, I really don't know. I have a personal history of calling politicians to account for blatantly immoral conduct in the past. I despised Edwin Edwards for his open flaunting of his sexual prowess while Governor. But even so, I remember when I was in graduate school at Texas A&M in 1991 that I got into my car and drove 330 miles to Lafayette so that I could cast a vote for him when he ran against David Duke. I know the value of self-preservation when it comes to casting my vote. Today I see a different situation with regard to Melancon's candidacy, but one which still raises that issue of self-preservation. No; there is no issue of racial hatred involved, but there is something that may even be more threatening -- economic collapse. I know so many people on this board see the debate about where the economy will go under Obama as something almost academic. To me it's nothing of the sort. I work as an independent internet applications developer, most of my services are contracted out by a software consulting firm in Houston. And going back to last December I have watched as client after client has either stopped hiring outside consultants altogether or dramatically scaled back their use of such services. Our agency had 14 full-time consultants and/or programmers doing contract work last September, today there are but two, myself and the firm's president. But we are naturally still trying to drum up more business to get some of these others back to work and turn things around for the agency. I have been writing proposals, replete with modeling flow-charts and everything else and pitching them to various firms who might send work our way. We have about five pending "jobs" lined up right now, but we are being told that things are "on hold until we [i.e. 'they'] see how the economy is going to go." There's nothing political about this, I'm simply telling you what businessmen are telling us. And when we ask what they're watching they say "debt and the health care debate." These businessmen want to make money, and they will not harm their enterprise's fortunes just because of what they think politically. And they're not stupid either. They are successful because they understand business and the impact of governmental economic policy. And I see what they are looking at quite clearly, because the costs of employment, by which I mean "the costs of hiring an employee," will rise dramatically within the economy -- not within their individual businesses -- if Obama's healthcare plan passes. This is reality. I face it week in and week out and I am constantly in communication with out-of-work programmers and consultants whose lives are falling apart because they cannot get work anywhere else and they are dependent upon someone like me to "make the sale" so they can start again. One of these programmers just told me that he and his wife are divorcing, as everything fell apart after they were forced to sell their home in Houston earlier this year, getting a very low price and losing a good deal of their equity. The guy started crying when I talked to him. So when I say "self-preservation is at stake," I'm not speaking from some ideologically-driven political perspective I wish to see enforced on everyone else. I'm speaking from real-world experiences I am living. We must stop the insanity in Washington -- yes, I'm angry at Bush for his fiscal irresponsibility too, but he's gone and Obama is in and the fiscal mistakes Bush made look miniscule by comparison to what Obama and the liberal Democratic congress are doing. I want to see policy developed that "dares to change" the fiscal equation so that businesses will feel confident they can start hiring again. There is nothing more important with respect to that objective than derailing these out-of-control spending policies and replacing them with fiscally responsible decision-making in their place. That means keeping Melancon out so the message reaches Washington. And if that means voting for Vitter, then I'll urge everyone to do exactly that. Written by Jacob Sulzbach, Lafayette, La.
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Someone says, "I'll believe it when I see it. Until he announces this is a trumped up story propogated by rumors and 'backroom' conversations.".........Wella, wella, wella--- you can believe it now--- just saw Gen Honore doing a PHOTO-OP with the Mayor on every local TV station... (of course-- it was remembering Katrina "only")
... Honey-- he's not doing public appearances for anything else than PR, exposure--and getting ready to launch a political campaign. Written by KJ
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I don't think that Honore has any real Republican blood in his body as did another "great" military genious, in Colin Powell. Both were Republicns long enough to be tapped as head of their group, under a Republican President. When it comes to the real issues, and they don't have the fear of losing their Kingship status, Honore will pull a Powell and vote how he feels, like in the case of Powell, in my opninon, on skin color. Martin Luther King told me not to judge a man by the color of his skin, but by his character. I don't think that is being followed at all. Written by Chiefpeted
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Jacob comments about Gen. Honore, "I'm in no doubt that he is a capable, decent, and honest man "... You mean, against an "indecent and dishonest man," like David Vitter? The choice is clear. An honorable Conservative- or a Dis-graceful trouble-maker?.. Bitter-Vitter is not popular amongst his peers either... And, Jacob- if General Honore defeats Vitter in the primary-- there's no doubt he can take anybody in the run-off. Written by KJ
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Little Miss Muffet agrees with Jacob. Written by Sharon
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Unfortunately it is not just this administration that is making those of us who saved or live on fixed incomes poorer. Bernanke and the Fed have - since 2006 - increased the monetary base from $795 billion to $1.6 trillion. Inflation, increased debt, overseas conflicts, and bailouts - this seems to be common to both major political parties. The best we can hope for is divided government, that way they will spend less since they won't be able to agree on some of the things to spend tax dollars on. I do wish there was a strong, freedom loving (government butting out of our lives, bedrooms, etc. as much as possible) and be fiscally responsible enough to today’s and tomorrow’s taxpayers to not spend money to “solve” problems with funds that either add to the debt or cause inflation. Unfortunately no such party exists, and there’s not enough awareness among the populace to care … yet. Written by kpf
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In light of the terrible economic situation in which we now find ourselves as we approach the 2010 mid-term election, which is made much worse by the fiscal insanity in Washington that continues to turn decent hard-working Americans into poor people, our first thought upon consideration of candidates must be self-preservation. That means that Melancon is out of the picture. And when we remember his betrayal of us in the aftermath of Katrina (see the announcement of his candidacy thread) we can prepare ourselves to shoot him the big bad bird when he goes home. So it comes to a choice between Vitter and Honoré and again, we must be careful to make certain that, if we vote for Honoré, we are not giving Melancon a chance to win by lining him up against a weaker opponent. It is my opinion that Honoré's principal task right now will be to demonstrate that he is a viable candidate -- I'm in no doubt that he is a capable, decent, and honest man -- and show that he can beat Melancon. Unless he does that, we must vote for Vitter to save ourselves. Written by Jacob Sulzbach, Lafayette, La.
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Well Sharon, if New Orleans were to pay him the respect he deserves and give him a ceremonial key to the city which I am sure would be put into capable hands, I am sure somehow some special New Orleans way of looking at things will cause him to be eligible to run/serve as mayor… So quit sitting around trying to figure out ways to make things NOT work and try figuring out ways to make things work for a change how about that for a suggestion little miss muffet? Written by
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'morning, Sharon... you said, "It would be a huge mistake to give the D's another vote. "... True-- there should be a balance...one from each party... I would definitely endorse Gen.Honore, (R).......................And, Smitty-- "just the right height" -- you're bad....<g> ............... And, sorry, CN - I never know when you post as "written-by" these days-- must've been Smitty who mentioned AA ........<shaking head>...... ah, this crazy blog. Written by KJ
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I'll believe it when I see it. Until he announces this is a trumped up story propogated by rumors and "backroom" conversations. Written by
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I don't know if Honore' is even eligible to run for Mayor. I just stated my reasons why he would be uniquely able to do some great things there IMHO. Between Vitter and Melancon there is no question that Vitter is the better legislator. Melancon can claim to be conservative but his voting record does not support that claim. It would be a huge mistake to give the D's another vote. Louisiana would be a loss. Written by Sharon
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Something you will never understand dear KJ, is that - to me - it is about issues - politicians come, politicians croak - they are disposable (good thing 'cause they don't last forever) - "issues" is what politics is all about. If Honore stands on issues are similar to mine, he will get my vote, if not, I'll vote for someone who favors fiscal responsibility (let's not say "fiscal conservative" - it confuses some people). Desiring a more liberal social policy, my preferred candidates to vote for used to be Democrats who had an "A" rating from the NRA, but this bunch needs something to slow them down - spending wise. Having a GOP majority in the House or Senate will cool off the spending fires Obama and Co. are igniting, so until we get some balance in D.C., I be voting for diaper wearing child molesting sabotaging ....(it really doesn't matter what their character may be, keeping the Dems from having this much power must end - because they may grow some b@lls and start passing legislation - after all - no one but themselves are stopping them from passing anything they want). Interesting thing from NPR, a commentator said that "Not having the public option will not cost a single liberal Democrat their seat in congress, whereas providing the public option will cost many moderate Democrats their seats." WELL I'M SOLD! Let's pass the public option! Written by kpf
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New Orleans needs Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré as Mayor... And I am not going to tell him what his interests or objectives should or could be.... But I do think this is an issue that would or should behoove many a New Orleanean to seek out an audiance with him and ask him to please consider becomming a candidate for that position.... He has bivouac and logisitical experience coupled with knowledge that can probably accomplish in 4 years for New Orleans what would take a cumulitive mishmash of 'elected' others another 4 deacades to do..... Melancon? Vitter? Surely we can find something more suitable than either of them for candidacy on their issue now can't we? Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré, it is all about elevation at just the right height.... No sense in tying up a 105 or a platoon to do the job a sniper can do just as well... Remember, biouvauc and logistics... Written by
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Dear delusional KJ, what in heavens name are you talking about "AA"? As far as the Gen, I can get behind this guy. He tells it like it is. I will support Vitter if no one better comes along and the general may be the guy. We'll have to see what he stands for. As for Melancon, what a POS. Written by CH
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Wishful hoping that the General would settle for mayor-- when he can be Senator?-- ...scares the bajeezus out of you Vitter-supporters, doesn't it?... (and, CN, Carville is a Democrat. We're talking about the Republican primary.... looks like James Carville may not be needed after all.).... You forget my goal, CN-- to get Vitter OUT. I've always said, "I'd vote for another Republican to get that lying, cheating, nasty David Vitter out of office-- hell--I'd even change parties to assure that." (then, switch back)... CN-- what do you mean by AA?... you're not going to slander the general now?/... Just because he might knock Diaper Dave out of the ball park??.... Bottoms up, CN!... you're gonna need it. Written by KJ
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But what about James Carville, KJ? You'd dump your neanderthal heartthrob for an AA? Written by
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to "Sharon" and "kpf" and "CN" aka,"written by"...... wishful hoping that the General would settle for mayor-- when he can be Senator-- YES!..... scares the bajeezus out of you Vitter-supporters-- doesn't it?... (Bet Roger Villere is poppin' tums like peds)... another one of God's beautiful days... and, another cool front coming.... oh, yes:):) Written by Heart be Still
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Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré for Senate......(There are plenty others who can clean up after Nagin)..... Honore for SENATE. Written by KJ
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Honore' would be an excellent Mayor of New Orleans. Talk about a great role model for the inner city youth. That said, who in their right mind in Louisiana vote to give the Left/Democrat/Liberal/Progressive another vote in the Senate? Cap and Trade, Card Check, Immigration, Health care, to name just a few pieces of legislation that the Democrats want that would be bad for Louisiana. The Dems want to kill the oil industry. If they succeed, what will happen to the best paying jobs in Louisiana? Louisiana is a Right To Work State. Why would you vote for someone who supported Card Check? I would wager that most taxpayers in Louisiana are against Illegal Immigration and do not want Amnesty. Does anybody believe that the National Democratic Party is backing Melancon and talked another candidate from entering the race on that side because of Melancon's independence? How insulting is that statement. Charlie Boy a leader?????? To what effect? Seems to me what Louisiana (and the Nation) needs is a change of leadership in both Houses of Congress. We need to stop the mindset that we have to rush through everything. That there is no time to read much less understand what is in the bills put forth. There is a reason for the haste. The Democrat Leadership does not want the taxpayer to know what is in the bills. We have all witnessed what happens when taxpayers find out exactly what is in them. Finally we know who Seniors really need to fear. BTW is something is not in the bill doesn't mean that if passed it won't be slipped in. First they have to get "something" passed. Then it is just a matter of making adjustments. Say what you will about Vitter, but you cannot argue that he is an effective Legislator. That is why he is a target. Notice I use the word taxpayer. I do so on purpose. The taxpayer (especially our young people) are going to end up paying for all this CHANGE. Written by Sharon
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I don't know about all that blah-blah-blah there writtenby.... As for myself, I do believe that retired Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré is exactly what New Orleans would want in that crucial elected leadership position... And perhaps with a new police chief, the focuses and attentions of New Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro this may be the start of a counter insurgency push that is necessary to clean things up..... I would hope that the retired Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré would at least consider it, and I think it would behoove this buzzy buzz buzz bored to advocate such a proposal.... At least try to do something meaningful for a change instead of sitting around and crying in your Grits 'n Gumbo...................... Written by
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Honore knows that Afghan poppy merchants are more capable of self-government than the citizens of New Orleans. Written by
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Honore won't run for mayor of New Orleans, because as a trained soldier, he knows a losing battle when he sees one. Written by
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He would make a fine Senator - but his greatest impact would be as mayor of New Orleans - this city needs some cleaning up - this man could do it. Written by kpf
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Haa!... I love it!...Honore-- a respected Republican opponent for Vitter... (Who's talking about Melancon anymore--- that's for the run-off)...... Oh, heart be still... How much money is Roger Villere going to have to cough-up for the primary now?...Can he pay Honore to stay out? Yesterday, Sabludowsky said this race was heating-up ... he had no idea. Written by KJ
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A vote for Melancon helps secure partisan power for the people who oppose every one of his supposedly conservative positions. If he truly believed in those things, he'd be campaigning for republicans so Reid and Pelosi would no longer control the legislative process. Written by
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In a breaking story, The Louisiana Weekly and Bayoubuzz.com have learned that the hero of Hurricane recovery, General Russell Honore is seriously considering entering the Republican Primary for the U.S. Senate seat against incumbent David Vitter. Honore, a Republican since the Reagan Administration and a registered Louisiana voter from his Zachary home, has spoken to friends and supporters in the last two weeks signaling that he is, according to one, "more than 50% sure that he will run."
