http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/la-gop/ en-us Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:50:10 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2031421/posts "Today, the LA House of Representatives just spit in the face of the citizens of LA and approved an obscene pay increase (which goes up auto-magically annually without further action) for themselves starting in two week." forgotston.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2031421/posts#comment Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:50:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2029583/posts Three potential candidates, including a new entrant, into this fall’s 6th Congressional District race sounded a sense of urgency Saturday for Republican recapture of the seat that fell to Democratic hands last month. Republicans lost the Baton Rouge-area district to Democrat Don Cazayoux, of New Roads, in a special election to fill the remainder of U.S. Rep. Richard Baker’s term. The seat, which had been in the GOP column since 1975, will be up for grabs again this fall. Businesswoman Laurinda Calongne and former state Rep. Woody Jenkins — candidates in the race Cazayoux won — told the Republican State... The Baton Rouge Advocate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2029583/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:12:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2022245/posts Despite the hype around the Memorial Weekend gathering in Sedona at Sen. John McCain's ranch, only Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is being given serious consideration for the vice presidential nomination, say McCain insiders with knowledge of the ongoing vetting process. "McCain has gotten a good look at [Mitt] Romney as a competitor and as someone who is running in support of his candidacy, and frankly he can't tell the difference." Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is not considered a serious candidate" http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=13271 The American Spectator http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2022245/posts#comment Wed, 28 May 2008 02:06:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2006045/posts A group of Republicans said Thursday they are making an organized effort to support the Democratic candidate in the 6th U.S. Congressional District race, state Rep. Don Cazayoux. About 40 people who identified themselves as Republicans who gathered at a news conference to announce the newly formed “Republicans for Cazayoux” said Cazayoux’s values — being pro-life, pro-gun and his ideas for national security — have led them to support a Democrat in the congressional race. Cazayoux, of New Roads, will face Republican Woody Jenkins, a former state representative, in a special election for the 6th District seat May 3. Two... The Baton Rouge Advocate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2006045/posts#comment Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:22:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1985880/posts Thirty-three votes separated Woody Jenkins from a primary victory and what promises to be a potentially hard fought Republican runoff in the Sixth Congressional District. Lobbyist Laurinda L. Calongne sent shock waves across the local political world by narrowly besting former Baker Chief of Staff Paul Sawyer for a runoff slot. Having run a low key campaign, she benefited from an intraparty war between former Baker Chief of Staff Paul Sawyer and Jenkins over the purchase of a mailing list during Jenkins’ 1996 US Senate race. Sawyer contended that Jenkins knew that the list came from former KKK leader David... The Bayou Buzz http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1985880/posts#comment Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:10:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1957982/posts Central City News editor and longtime state Rep. Woody Jenkins will seek to succeed Richard Baker in Louisiana's Sixth Congressional District THE DEAD PELICAN has learned. Jenkins is announcing his candidacy today in the Baton Rouge media. Jenkins' 28 years of experience as a legislator from Baton Rouge will likely be a focal point of his campaign, given Louisiana's loss of several key members in the Congressional delegation. According to two polls run in the past week, Jenkins is the most widely known of the potential candidates for the seat. In trial heats against several possible candidates, Jenkins led by... The Dead Pelican http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1957982/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:48:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1957278/posts As has been reported elsewhere today, Fred Thompson's mother is gravely ill right now. Our prayers ought to be with Sen. Thompson, his mother, his wife, and their family. This must be a very difficult time for them. All of this political stuff is of only secondary importance right now. That said, here is what I would do, politically, if I were Thompson: I would just lay low. Just wait. See what happens in Louisiana's caucuses tomorrow. See what happens in Florida next week. See who drops out of the race at some point. And then consider reviving my campaign,... The American Spectator http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1957278/posts#comment Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:39:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1936991/posts Louisiana state Rep. Steve Scalise (R) will be a candidate for the special election to replace Rep. Bobby Jindal (R), and he enters the race with some heavyweights behind him. Scalise told The Hill on Friday that he is running and will likely make a formal announcement in January, close to the Jan. 29-31 qualifying window. After filing a statement of candidacy this week, he will hold a fundraiser in Washington next week with former Rep. Bob Livingston (R-La.), who held the seat until 1999 and now works as a lobbyist. Scalise also said he has secured two top Louisiana... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1936991/posts#comment Sun, 9 Dec 2007 16:38:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1879547/posts Karl Rove has been working to convince Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy (D) to switch parties for the 2008 election and run as the Republican challenger to incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu (D) -- widely viewed as the weakest democratic senator up for reelection in 2008. However, according to an email from Kennedy to supporters, he will not be challenging Landrieu, instead choosing to run for reelection this year for State Treasurer. Kennedy ran an unsuccessful campaign for senate in 2004, loosing to scandal-plagued David Vitter. Update: A Political Wire reader emails: "In New Orleans, at least, Kennedy's decision not to... Political Wire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1879547/posts#comment Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:16:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1864327/posts Assuming, as the polls seem to have concluded, that Bobby Jindal will soon be moving to Baton Rouge, we're going to be in for at least one fascinating contest to fill his 1st Congressional District seat. Gov. Jindal would call the special election, likely in the spring, and the winner would have to run again in the regular election next fall. Four established politicians, two from the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain and two from the north shore, already are weighing the race. Any combination would constitute the first seriously contested campaign in the 1st District since 1999. And lurking... The New Orleans Times-Piscayne http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1864327/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:23:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1839355/posts Without fanfare or national media attention, White House strategist Karl Rove went to Louisiana the weekend before last to woo State Treasurer John Kennedy (D) to the GOP and into the 2008 Senate race against Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA). Republican insiders see Landrieu as the most vulnerable Democratic senator up for reelection next year, but with none of the GOP members of the Congressional delegation stepping up to the plate, party strategists are looking elsewhere. Kennedy has good poll numbers statewide and would be a formidable challenger to the Senator. But it is far from clear that the state Treasurer... Political Wire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1839355/posts#comment Thu, 24 May 2007 23:25:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1806804/posts Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s decision not to run for re-election has forced state Republicans to throw out much of their 2007 campaign playbook, political experts said. Blanco’s exit from the governor’s race amid heavy criticism appears to affect, and possibly help, Democrats more than Republicans. “Democrats feel a lot better today than they did a week ago,” said former state Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown, a Democrat. “Blanco was running, and Jindal was going to beat her very strongly.” Shreveport Times.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1806804/posts#comment Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:32:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1564421/posts Statement by Roger F. Villere, Jr., Chairman, Republican Party of Louisiana: “I regret to inform you of the death of a great leader who helped transform Louisiana, former LAGOP Chairman Billy Nungesser. Billy Nungesser served as Chairman of the Republican Party of Louisiana from 1988-1992. But he faithfully served our party and state for decades, playing a pivotal role in the election of Governor Dave Treen in 1979. Billy was truly a giant among men, a Republican pioneer who fought for reform in Louisiana when it was unpopular to be a Republican. I’m glad he lived to see the... Louisiana Political News Service [Baton Rouge LA] http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1564421/posts#comment Wed, 25 Jan 2006 04:21:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1467168/posts Election2006.com / Election2008.com / Election2010.com / Election2012.com / Blog 800vote.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1467168/posts#comment Sat, 20 Aug 2005 12:22:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1456742/posts You guys should check this group out. I met one of their members out in Ohio working with a congressional candidate. They knew what they were doing and I was impressed but i didn't realize that Alex had his own team until yesterday. I looked at their website its got some really solid ideas in terms of strategy. Check it out: http://www.vandenberg-strategies.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1456742/posts#comment Thu, 4 Aug 2005 13:18:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1371737/posts Wear a necktie to show your interest. We deal with government agencies, fund raisers, private organizations. We are a wholesale neckwear business. Star Wonders WHOLESALE Neck Tie Store | $3.50 to $4.75 a Tie ANY Variety. 100's of Ties. Starwonders.com Neckwear http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1371737/posts#comment Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:04:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1281767/posts http://fallujapictures.blogspot.com/ http://fallujapictures.blogspot.com/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1281767/posts#comment Wed, 17 Nov 2004 05:39:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1271348/posts On Hannity/C, (it was also mentioned on Brit's show) they were talking about the replacement for Dash man seat.... both shows mentioned John Breaux for the seat; Isn't Breaux the one that tried to pick up a sixteen year old girl??? RoRo! Also, my dad has told me several times that he always went against helping the vets... my dad is a korean war vet (Navy)? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1271348/posts#comment Fri, 5 Nov 2004 07:43:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1260420/posts That is a very moving ad. Much more impact than watching it online. Makes me teary every time I see it. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1260420/posts#comment Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:00:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1253552/posts 2004 US Senate Elections These are the states I am watching: Florida: I believe that Martinez will help Bush here. I think Cubans that are having doubts about Bush will support him when they vote for Martinez. I think most Hispanics would like to have Martinez representing them and that will push him past Castor. Castor comes off very old and too loyal to the “party.” And she is in real trouble when she has to explain about how she handled the “terrorist professor” when she was the president of USF. She has been around in politics for over ten... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1253552/posts#comment Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:31:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1251662/posts Boy the liberal 'BS' just runs through all of their veins of the democRATs. She makes me want to puke! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1251662/posts#comment Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:37:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1196958/posts Way Is Clear For Jindal In First District The New Orleans Times-Biscayne http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1196958/posts#comment Sun, 22 Aug 2004 19:23:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1186675/posts BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander switched his party affiliation to Republican on Friday — making the surprise flip in the last minute of registration for the Nov. 2 ballot virtually assuring the seat for the GOP. Alexander, a first-term congressman from Quitman, had registered at the start of qualifying on Wednesday as a Democrat. At that time he said, "I'm not ashamed to be a Democrat but I vote what I think the people of the 5th District want me to represent." There is another strong Republican in the three-candidate field. He is Jock Scott,... Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1186675/posts#comment Sat, 7 Aug 2004 00:44:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1180551/posts It's Over for Kerry in Louisiana; Are Other State Democrat Hopefuls Next? PoliticsLA.com Commentary By Prof. Jeff Sadow July 28, 2004 It's now officially over in Louisiana but it was really over five months ago: President George W. Bush was assured of carrying the state as soon as Sen. John Kerry emerged as the presumptive Democrat nominee. Officially over because Democrats have pulled any organized ad campaign for Kerry and even Republicans have dispatched party workers from Louisiana to hotter campaign spots. A recent poll confirmed this, with Bush having an almost insurmountable lead in the state. One must wonder... PoliticsLA.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1180551/posts#comment Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:30:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1173967/posts Gannett Fails One-Newspaper Communities/Counties- Port Huron Times Herald a Queue for Government Intervention? In particular, with today’s concentration of all reporting medium with just a few companies- who determines the void or lack of reporting in the best interest to citizens. I’ve challenged a Gannett newspaper, the Times Herald of Port Huron Michigan of its obligation citizens in one-newspaper counties. There appears to be an immediate need to make certain legislation be brought requiring corporate newspapers to better report news and serving the communities they cover. At a crucial time with the 2004 Primary literally days away- this particular newspaper,... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1173967/posts#comment Mon, 19 Jul 2004 04:49:31 GMT