Gubernatorial Endorsements, Special Interests, Legislative races and more
Gubernatorial Endorsements, Special Interests, Legislative races and more in this week’s edition of the Louisiana Political Report. Boasso and Georges: Not quite peas in a pod Even though he has been described in media accounts as a billionaire – he would only say in an interview that his personal wealth is “over $1 million” – and he still owns his best performing company, Dolphin Marine, John Georges says he would definitely take a taxpayer-supported salary as governor. “I’m going to need it, especially after selling my [video poker] business,” says the New Orleans businessman who is running as an independent. State Sen. Walter Boasso, the other millionaire in the race footing the bill for his own campaign, has vowed not to accept a salary. The Democrat says he will donate it instead to a worthy cause. The two self-made titans seem to have a tit-for-tat going. When asked why he dedicated so much time to slamming frontrunner Bobby Jindal during the Baton Rouge Press Club this week and during subsequent interviews, Georges points a finger at Boasso. “Walter has been ribbing me about not taking it to Jindal more,” he says. “I’m doing that to show Walter I do have an opinion.” (Jeremy Alford) Picking Horses Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo has endorsed gubernatorial candidate Walter Boasso, a state senator from Arabi who is running as a Democrat. It’s proof that Boasso has been working the black community as promised, but the endorsements will need to come out faster than this if he wants to keep gaining momentum. Meanwhile, Congressman Bobby Jindal, the GOP contender from Kenner, got the nod from Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association this week, which represents more than 600 independent pharmacists. Boasso Outbidding Georges on the Street Following the Monday’s debate in Baton Rouge the two men were found unexpectedly face-to-face under an awning as an afternoon rain shower drenched Third Street. Boasso smiled brightly at Georges, then made a quick reference to the number of campaign workers coming onto his payroll. “I think we’re outbidding you on the street,” Boasso says. “Did you notice I didn’t even ...". (subscribe to read more) Morgan City in the Muck Republicans don’t have it tied up just yet, but House District 51 in Morgan City is looking like an easy flip for the anti-incumbent sector. Rep. Carla Dartez, a Dem, has fallen under more heat recently than any candidate would want. Her husband, Lenny J. Dartez, a member of the Democratic Party’s State Central Committee, was arrested Tuesday for... (subscribe to read more) BUSH WATCH: What’s the Word on WRDA? By now we all know how important the Water Resources Development Act could be for Louisiana. Everyone from the governor down to the state senator from Bourg is ... (subscribe to read more) Special Interest Predicts Coming Boom in Gulf Louisiana’s trademark industry has become one of immense contrast in recent years, with northern rigs overtaking operations in the Gulf of Mexico and success favoring natural gas discoveries above oil exploration. A three-year comparison, based on new reports prepared by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and oil services firm Baker Hughes, reveals that rigs in the northern part of the state have... (subscribe to read more) Back on the Road Driving Louisiana Forward, a well-heeled coalition of local chambers of commerce and construction and engineering interests, is launching a ... (subscribe to read more) New Orleans City Council Race Hitting Airwaves Candidates for New Orleans City Council At Large seat began running television commercials during the New Orleans Saints game Monday night. The first candidate to hit the airwaves was ... (subscribe to read more) Who Will Nagin Endorse? New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin decided not to run for Governor this year; however, he is likely to make an endorsement before ... (subscribe to read more) John Young, III to withdraw from the Race for Council-at-large The 22-year old son of incumbent Jefferson Parish Councilman-at-large John Young, Jr. will be withdrawing from the race against his father. His mother Mary Lou McCall, who is divorced from Young, Jr. said that her son was “pressured” by powerful political forces to ... (subscribe to read more)The Louisiana Political Report provides its readers with an insider's perspective of Louisiana politics. It's specifically designed to provide you with an unbiased peek at what is really going on behind the scenes.
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