Louisiana’s Governor Won’t Seek Re-election

[festivalgirl]

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March 20, 2007
Louisiana’s Governor Won’t Seek Re-election
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filed at 8:09 p.m. ET

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Gov. Kathleen Blanco, whose popularity plummeted after two hurricanes devastated Louisiana during her term, announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-election.

The decision will let her get what she called important initiatives through an upcoming legislative session without having to worry about political considerations, she said in a television appearance Tuesday evening.

''I am doing this so we can work without interference from election year politics,'' Blanco said.

She had already broken the news in phone calls to legislative leaders, a meeting with her Cabinet secretaries and in a letter to her staff.

Blanco, a Democrat from the state's Cajun country, had already drawn a half-dozen challengers for this fall's election -- including popular Republican U.S. Rep. Bobby Jindal. She defeated him in 2003 with 52 percent of the vote to become Louisiana's first female governor.

Former U.S. Sen. John Breaux, a popular Democrat, has said he will decide soon whether to enter the race.

Blanco was seen as so politically weakened by hurricanes Katrina and Rita that Democratic powerbrokers questioned behind the scenes whether she was re-electable or whether she should step aside to give another Democratic candidate a better chance at the post.

Blanco, 64, had been widely criticized not only for her response immediately after the storms, but also for a bureaucracy-bogged recovery effort.

That effort included the ''Road Home'' program, designed to funnel billions in federal dollars to pay hurricane-struck homeowners for repairs or buyouts. More than 115,000 people whose homes were damaged in 2005 by the hurricanes have applied for the aid. As of this week, about 3,000 have received grants.

After Hurricane Katrina flooded 80 percent of New Orleans, Blanco was criticized for not requiring an evacuation of the city earlier and not sending in buses sooner to take stranded residents from the city's shelters. Criticism also fell on President Bush and Mayor Ray Nagin for a government response seen as inadequate at all levels.

Time magazine labeled Blanco one of the nation's worst governors, saying she should have had a plan to evacuate the poor and the elderly. Rita hit southwestern Louisiana almost a month later, causing more devastation and adding to Blanco's problems.

Blanco's hope for a political recovery had been largely pinned to the Road Home effort. But months dragged by with few receiving aid.

Blanco, a former high school business education teacher, started in politics as a consultant on redistricting issues. She was elected as a state representative in 1984 and later moved on to the state's utility regulatory body, the Louisiana Public Service Commission, and served as lieutenant governor.

The governor's decision makes her a lame duck six weeks before lawmakers return to the state Capitol for their regular legislative session. Only days ago, she proposed a record $29.2 billion state budget for next year.

Blanco, who has blamed national Republicans for shortchanging the state on aid and of playing politics in the storms' aftermath, took a swipe in her brief Tuesday night speech at opponents who ''attempted to exploit those tragedies for partisan gain.'' But she focused mostly on the April 30 legislative session and her hopes for the remaining nine months of her term.

Jindal, wishing Blanco and her family well, said Tuesday: ''This is the governor's day, not mine. Campaigning can wait.''

[pokerchick66]

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[Zydekitten]

Yeah, I just read that also . . . I'd be very interested to hear from the NOLA T-heads what Bobby Jindal is like (as I'm a little suspicious of Republican politicians sometimes) . . . is he a good guy?

[pokerchick66]

Jindal, wishing Blanco and her family well, said Tuesday: ''This is the governor's day, not mine. Campaigning can wait.''

Jindal ain't nothing but class.

Jindal for Governor.

[rosetree]

Bobby Jindal ROCKS!!! He was my choice from the get-go!!!

[pokerchick66]

Yeah, I just read that also . . . I'd be very interested to hear from the NOLA T-heads what Bobby Jindal is like (as I'm a little suspicious of Republican politicians sometimes) . . . is he a good guy?

Kitten, every time I go home, my mother tells me something good about him. His politics aren't dirty. I've seen nothing but class from him.

[ibjamn]

Yeah, I just read that also . . . I'd be very interested to hear from the NOLA T-heads what Bobby Jindal is like (as I'm a little suspicious of Republican politicians sometimes) . . . is he a good guy?


He delivered his own baby:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14374539/

NEW ORLEANS - Rep. Bobby Jindal barely had time to call 911 when his wife woke with labor pains Tuesday. Minutes later, he helped deliver his own son.
Slade Ryan Jindal arrived before the ambulance did at about 3:25 a.m. Jindal, coached over the phone by a nurse at the doctor's office, put the baby in the arms of his wife, Supriya, and tied off the umbilical cord with a shoestring.
"We certainly didn't expect this," the Louisiana Republican said later Tuesday. "We thought we had more time than we did."
Their third child, born two days before his due date, weighed in at a healthy 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 21 inches long.

‘Very fortunate’
Supriya Jindal had been to the hospital twice in the last week with pains thought to be contractions, her husband said. She was at the doctor's office as recently as Monday and was told there were no signs the baby would be coming as soon as it did, he said.
Mother and baby were resting comfortably Tuesday at a nearby hospital.
"We were very fortunate. There were no complications," said Bobby Jindal, 35.
Slade's 4-year-old sister, Selia, and 2-year-old brother, Shaan, were at the house and slept through the birth, Jindal spokesman Trey Williams said.
Williams said Jindal had dreamed of becoming a doctor: "He kind of got to play that role today."
http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060816/060816_jindal_hmed_630a.hmedium.jpg (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/)

[pokerchick66]

He delivered his own baby:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14374539/

NEW ORLEANS - Rep. Bobby Jindal barely had time to call 911 when his wife woke with labor pains Tuesday. Minutes later, he helped deliver his own son.
Slade Ryan Jindal arrived before the ambulance did at about 3:25 a.m. Jindal, coached over the phone by a nurse at the doctor's office, put the baby in the arms of his wife, Supriya, and tied off the umbilical cord with a shoestring.
"We certainly didn't expect this," the Louisiana Republican said later Tuesday. "We thought we had more time than we did."
Their third child, born two days before his due date, weighed in at a healthy 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 21 inches long.

‘Very fortunate’
Supriya Jindal had been to the hospital twice in the last week with pains thought to be contractions, her husband said. She was at the doctor's office as recently as Monday and was told there were no signs the baby would be coming as soon as it did, he said.
Mother and baby were resting comfortably Tuesday at a nearby hospital.
"We were very fortunate. There were no complications," said Bobby Jindal, 35.
Slade's 4-year-old sister, Selia, and 2-year-old brother, Shaan, were at the house and slept through the birth, Jindal spokesman Trey Williams said.
Williams said Jindal had dreamed of becoming a doctor: "He kind of got to play that role today."
http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060816/060816_jindal_hmed_630a.hmedium.jpg (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/)

lol, wow.

[rosetree]

Now if he could only do as well "delivering" us !!!!!!!!

[Zydekitten]

Wow! It does sound like he's a lovely man, incredible husband (!) and respectful person . . . what are his policy positions like? Not to mention that's good and refreshing to hear that he doesn't seem to practice "politics as usual" . . . I used to think that about John McCain until recently - sigh.

[pokerchick66]

Now if he could only do as well "delivering" us !!!!!!!!

For some reason, I think he's gonna be the one to do it.

[Zydekitten]

Now if he could only do as well "delivering" us !!!!!!!!
Maybe he should run for State Midwife??? :D ;)

[breambob]

Jindal is a political prodigy, and a certified genius. He's been an outstanding asset for our state. He would be the smartest Governor we've ever had, narrowly beating Buddy Roemer. Buddy couldn't break the Good Old Boy Network though, but he did some good stuff.

Breaux is interesting. Let you know right out front I voted for him for President in '04, a write in vote. I like him very much.
Just couldn't stomach a vote for Bush or Kerry. Bleeeechhh.
There is an effort by Republicans to block his run because his official residence is in Maryland. Might keep him from running.

It will be a -very- interesting race no matta who's in there. In other words, typical.

As for KB. Not gonna trash her, she really was a lightweight in the GOB network, unlike Foster who was a big dog in the GOBs.
As for disaster response and recovery; KB, RN and GWB are all guilty of playing Russian Roulette with the Gulf Coast, same as has happened for 40+ years with other Mayors, Governors and Presidents. These folks caught the bullet.

When does Edwin get out of jail?

[Zydekitten]

Jindal is a political prodigy, and a certified genius. He's been an outstanding asset for our state. He would be the smartest Governor we've ever had, narrowly beating Buddy Roemer. Buddy couldn't break the Good Old Boy Network though, but he did some good stuff.

Breaux is interesting. Let you know right out front I voted for him for President in '04, a write in vote. I like him very much.
Just couldn't stomach a vote for Bush or Kerry. Bleeeechhh.
There is an effort by Republicans to block his run because his official residece is in Maryland. Might keep him from running.

It will be a -very- interesting race no matta who's in there. In other words, typical.

As for KB. Not gonna trash her, she really was a lightweight in the GOB network, unlike Foster who was a big dog in the GOBs.
As for disaster response and recovery; KB, RN and GWB are all guilty of playing Russian Roulette with the Gulf Coast, same as has happened for 40+ years with other Mayors, Governores and Presidents. These folks caught the bullet.

When does Edwin get out of jail?
LOL!!! Too funny - even if he is as crooked as a dog's hind leg . . . I always did like his style and he seemed to care about LA, not to mention he was a buddy of Eddie DeBartolo, whom I also have a fondness for . . . I guess it's the rascals in my Southern half of the family . . .

I was always surprised that Blanco made it as far as she did in the GOB network, I know (having lived a lot in the South) that it's hard to break into/past that to really get substantial things and needed changes done.

Jindal lives in Maryland though??? That doesn't seem like it would fly in LA . . . just ask Alan Keyes.

If nothing else, LA politics doesn't bore! :D

[rosetree]

LOL!!! Too funny - even if he is as crooked as a dog's hind leg . . . I always did like his style and he seemed to care about LA, not to mention he was a buddy of Eddie DeBartolo, whom I also have a fondness for . . . I guess it's the rascals in my Southern half of the family . . .

I was always surprised that Blanco made it as far as she did in the GOB network, I know (having lived a lot in the South) that it's hard to break into/past that to really get substantial things and needed changes done.

Jindal lives in Maryland though??? That doesn't seem like it would fly in LA . . . just ask Alan Keyes.

If nothing else, LA politics doesn't bore! :D
Jindal still has a residence in Metairie...unlike Breaux who hasn't lived here in quite some time...

[swag]

"We certainly didn't expect this," the Louisiana [politician] said later Tuesday. "We thought we had more time than we did."

I could have sworn I read the exact same quote from Blanco, after Katrina.

[grisgris]

I think the reason Blanco won the Governors race is because she was "from here" . The rednecks could not vote for Jindal. I wonder how all of this Katrina stuff would have played out if Jindal had won. Now Foster Campbell has thrown his hat in. Dem saying he is going to get rid of personal & corp income taxes in the State & tax oil. Oh here we go again, politics in Louisiana, let the games begin.

[pokerchick66]

I could have sworn I read the exact same quote from Blanco, after Katrina.

ROFLMAO!!

[Zydekitten]

Lord, it sounds like LA politics is about as crazy as CA politics . . . sigh

[breambob]

Jindal still has a residence in Metairie...unlike Breaux who hasn't lived here in quite some time...

This will be interesting, to see if Breaux can get his residency establsihed. He's been working in DC for a Bush commission on tax reform since he left the Senate. The big question is does he really wanna come home? Without the 9th Ward and NO East he might be spinning his wheels, and I really think he wants to retire. Beside a serene and beautiful bayou on his family farm. He's been gone a long time, too long.

As for Edwin. I think, because of recent LA Supreme Court rulings he will be eligible for any local or statewide office the day he steps out of the federal jail.

[Dr. A.]

of course, it was a done deal she could not get re-elected, and her expressed motivation for not running is good. of course, things would have moved ahead much more quickly had she made the announcement she was not seeking (doomed) re-election over a year ago.

jindal is a GOP hack in the end. in some ways, this is not altogether bad for the state. look at haley barbour in mississippi. that state has had a much better recovery process than LA, much of it due to his leadership and connections with people in DC. (not that i would have ever voted for such a reaganesque insider). no one, including jindal, would have been able to solve the post-katrina problems on a state level; i think there is consensus as to where the major failings occured and it wasnt in BR.

jindal may be the front runner at this time, and he certainly came close before. however, he is still as establishment GOP as it comes, and you can forget about such things as protecting the fragile LA environment and helping the middle and under economic classes should this guy get elected. oil companies, get ready for the juiciest tax breaks known to man. damn the gulf. wait...maybe i mean "dam the gulf" and sell it to shell.

i put my money on bobby j.

[mightyradgumbo]

Any person who is going to do what is right for NOLA specifically and Louisiana in general is someone who I would support, though I don't count as a Louisiana voter..yet. I have never voted for a republican but sometimes desperate times calls for desperate measures ;) By all accounts I have read about Jindal though, he is a class act.

[breambob]

Now Foster Campbell has thrown his hat in. .

I think I just threw up a little, in my mouth.

[grisgris]

I think I just threw up a little, in my mouth.

Oh do tell Bream, if you ain't got nothin good to say about someone, come sit next to me.

[Zydekitten]

BB - LOL!! You crackin' me up, son!!!

Dr. A - Well, I'm glad to hear that Haley Barbour has done some good for MS, I remember when I was at my Dad's (who lives in Memphis) when he was running a few years ago and my Dad was a BIG fan . . . which disturbs me, as I am a polar political opposite from my Dad (bless his heart).

This is what would give me pause about Jindal if I were a voter in LA:

jindal may be the front runner at this time, and he certainly came close before. however, he is still as establishment GOP as it comes, and you can forget about such things as protecting the fragile LA environment and helping the middle and under economic classes should this guy get elected. oil companies, get ready for the juiciest tax breaks known to man. damn the gulf. wait...maybe i mean "dam the gulf" and sell it to shell.

However, I do agree with Gumbo - if it's someone who's going to truly help New Orleans and LA . . .

[breambob]

Oh do tell Bream, if you ain't got nothin good to say about someone, come sit next to me.

Yes, well, when I'm sittin' next to you I'll be be thinking about stealing a kiss. Not politics :)

Nighty nite. Interesting thread, folks...

[pokerchick66]

Wow! It does sound like he's a lovely man, incredible husband (!) and respectful person . . . what are his policy positions like? Not to mention that's good and refreshing to hear that he doesn't seem to practice "politics as usual" . . . I used to think that about John McCain until recently - sigh.

Kitten, here's a little more about Jindal and his political stances. He has a blog and gives weekly updates, the latest including funding for recovery projects, making sure insurance claims are paid and protecting natural habitats in Louisiana:

http://www.bobbyjindal.com/

[grisgris]

Yes, well, when I'm sittin' next to you I'll be be thinking about stealing a kiss. Not politics :)

Nighty nite. Interesting thread, folks...

Oh my! Let me break out the fan & snap it open. You gonna make a little Southern Belle blush Mr Mac.

[pokerchick66]

BB -

This is what would give me pause about Jindal if I were a voter in LA:



I disagree with that quote. Jindal has worked tirelessly for protecting Louisiana. See above post.

[Zydekitten]

Kitten, here's a little more about Jindal and his political stances. He has a blog and gives weekly updates, the latest including funding for recovery projects, making sure insurance claims are paid and protecting natural habitats in Louisiana:

http://www.bobbyjindal.com/
You take such good care of me, chere Tchipchopitoulas!!! Thanks for the info - who knows if things work out, I may be a LA voter this next fall . . . ;)

[Zydekitten]

I disagree with that quote. Jindal has worked tirelessly for protecting Louisiana. See above post.
I'll do some research with your link, mija and find out for myself - but I really appreciate everyone's more informed input!!! :)

[pokerchick66]

You take such good care of me, chere Tchipchopitoulas!!! Thanks for the info - who knows if things work out, I may be a LA voter this next fall . . . ;)

Cuz I wuv you! :D

[Zydekitten]

Cuz I wuv you! :D
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[festivalgirl]

Just remember, too many people in CA believed Steroid Boy was going to be a breath of fresh air. We haven't had fresh air in CA for quite a while.

People join a party for a reason. I don't tend to trust people who say they are going to be different from the group they join.

[pokerchick66]

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That is the most beautiful MUAH! ever! :p

[Zydekitten]

Just remember, too many people in CA believed Steroid Boy was going to be a breath of fresh air. We haven't had fresh air in CA for quite a while.

People join a party for a reason. I don't tend to trust people who say they are going to be different from the group they join.
Too true, Festie!!

However I didn't - I was one of the Gropenfurher naysayers from the first days (I was even embarrassingly quoted on the front page of the Sacramento Bee basically saying that) - even though I was NOT a Gray Davis fan by any means.

You'd think with all of our extreme emission standards (which leads to our gas prices being the highest in the U.S.) that some of that would apply to our local politics . . .but one thing I learned working for some very large and powerful California trade associations is that most of the State Assembly is dumber than a bag of hammers and the crappy term limits doesn't help any!

[Kitten stepping down off her soapbox] :D

[Zydekitten]

That is the most beautiful MUAH! ever! :p
Grazi, Bella . . . just for you!!!

[festivalgirl]

Too true, Festie!!

However I didn't - I was one of the Gropenfurher naysayers from the first days (I was even embarrassingly quoted on the front page of the Sacramento Bee basically saying that) - even though I was NOT a Gray Davis fan by any means.

You'd think with all of our extreme emission standards (which leads to our gas prices being the highest in the U.S.) that some of that would apply to our local politics . . .but one thing I learned working for some very large and powerful California trade associations is that most of the State Assembly is dumber than a bag of hammers and the crappy term limits doesn't help any!

[Kitten stepping down off her soapbox] :D

Hey, at least a bag of hammers has a use!! ;)

[Zydekitten]

Hey, at least a bag of hammers has a use!! ;)
LMAO!!!! True dat!!! :D

[festivalgirl]

In fact, I often thought about using that bag of hammers on Steroid Boy.

[mightyradgumbo]

Kitten, here's a little more about Jindal and his political stances. He has a blog and gives weekly updates, the latest including funding for recovery projects, making sure insurance claims are paid and protecting natural habitats in Louisiana:

http://www.bobbyjindal.com/

hey chipchopchick-while I have heard some random good stuff on him do you have something other than his website to show he is what he says he is-I can develop a website and say I am going to be a great candidate but I think it holds merit if other websites say it too

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[festivalgirl]

hey chipchopchick-while I have heard some random good stuff on him do you have something other than his website to show he is what he says he is-I can develop a website and say I am going to be a great candidate but I think it holds merit if other websites say it too

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Here's a link to Project Vote Smart. It is Jindal's Voting Record. No opinions, just his votes. Personally, I'm not impressed.

http://www.vote-smart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=MLA55695

[mightyradgumbo]

Here's a link to Project Vote Smart. It is Jindal's Voting Record. No opinions, just his votes. Personally, I'm not impressed.

http://www.vote-smart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=MLA55695

Thanks, FG. I have always liked that reference for voting...lets you make your own mind up for sure. I just want to get a feel of how LA. residents feel about him-I am sure "the Google" will allow me to dredge up both good and bad-like I said before if he can help I am possibly willing to overlook party lines-just never done it before.

[Zydekitten]

In fact, I often thought about using that bag of hammers on Steroid Boy.
Couldn't hurt . . . ;)

[festivalgirl]

Thanks, FG. I have always liked that reference for voting...lets you make your own mind up for sure. I just want to get a feel of how LA. residents feel about him-I am sure "the Google" will allow me to dredge up both good and bad-like I said before if he can help I am possibly willing to overlook party lines-just never done it before.

just a hint - he hasn't overlooked party lines ........

[festivalgirl]

Couldn't hurt . . . ;)

we need to start now. apparently his next goal is boxer's senate seat :eek:

[Zydekitten]

we need to start now. apparently his next goal is boxer's senate seat :eek:
Oh god, please no . . . :eek:

[festivalgirl]

Oh god, please no . . . :eek:

it seem our absentee dumbass mayor down here wants sacramento and arnie has to go somewhere (i do have some suggestions!). uncle teddy has got to help us out here.

[Zydekitten]

it seem our absentee dumbass mayor down here wants sacramento and arnie has to go somewhere (i do have some suggestions!). uncle teddy has got to help us out here.
Oh lord, Villaraigosa's been in Sacramento - pretty much every year for the past several years until he "went home" to run for L.A. Mayor . . . and now he thinks he can come back up here as Gov???!!!

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[festivalgirl]

Oh lord, Villaraigosa's been in Sacramento - pretty much every year for the past several years until he "went home" to run for L.A. Mayor . . . and now he thinks he can come back up here as Gov???!!!

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Doesn't seem like he ever left Sacramento! Did he actually DO anything up there? Ironically, his big thing here is "fixing" education and our friends who hate him the most are teachers! They feel he using them to become Gov at the expense of the students.

[Zydekitten]

Doesn't seem like he ever left Sacramento! Did he actually DO anything up there? Ironically, his big thing here is "fixing" education and our friends who hate him the most are teachers! They feel he using them to become Gov at the expense of the students.
Hell to the No!!! He never did anything when he was in the Assembly either . . . figures teachers don't like him. Sadly, they're probably right - but Hahn wasn't much better (if any from what I heard). Unfortunately, L.A. hasn't been well served by a mayor since I lived there and that was back in the Tom Bradley days - sigh.

[pokerchick66]

hey chipchopchick-while I have heard some random good stuff on him do you have something other than his website to show he is what he says he is-I can develop a website and say I am going to be a great candidate but I think it holds merit if other websites say it too

this post paid for the gumbo for governor committee gumboforgovernor.com

Hey Gumbo, these are a little dated but it gives a good introductory as to what his background is and who he is. I didn't realize he was also a Rhodes Scholar. Anyway, here's two to get you started:

http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/008494.php

http://www.nationalreview.com/ponnuru/ponnuru090503.asp

Here's a little excerpt that's up your alley ;) :

"On education, for example, Jindal wants school choice, including private schools. He wants more charter schools: "The Fordham Foundation gave our charter-school process a D. It's too politicized." He is for paying teachers more "but also treating them as professionals" — which means they will have to be regularly certified and paid on the basis of results. He thinks universities should be able to help schools without worrying about restrictive union rules."

[pokerchick66]

Jindal lives in Maryland though??? That doesn't seem like it would fly in LA . . . just ask Alan Keyes.

:DNo, that's Breaux who lives in Maryland.

Good morning, hotmama. :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Great news!!! Now if they can get rid of that clown in New Orleans.

[festivalgirl]

Hell to the No!!! He never did anything when he was in the Assembly either . . . figures teachers don't like him. Sadly, they're probably right - but Hahn wasn't much better (if any from what I heard). Unfortunately, L.A. hasn't been well served by a mayor since I lived there and that was back in the Tom Bradley days - sigh.

I'll have to disagree on that. Hahn's problem was he is basically an honest man in a corrupt system. Bradley got things done because his hands were in EVERYBODY'S pocket. (I happened to work for one of the MetroRail contractors at the time).

[Zydekitten]

No, that's Breaux who lives in Maryland.

Good morning, hotmama. :)
Ah, many thanks for the clarificiation, P-chippy!!! You can't keep the players straight without a program . . .

Good Morning (here anyway) to you too, you sexy beyotch! :)

[pokerchick66]

Ah, many thanks for the clarificiation, P-chippy!!! You can't keep the players straight without a program . . .

Good Morning (here anyway) to you too, you sexy beyotch! :)

(((((Kitten))))))

[Zydekitten]

I'll have to disagree on that. Hahn's problem was he is basically an honest man in a corrupt system. Bradley got things done because his hands were in EVERYBODY'S pocket. (I happened to work for one of the MetroRail contractors at the time).
That's interesting feedback, Festie!! It's weird though how the opposite is what's perceived outside of L.A. . . .

I have to say I didn't know much about Hahn, but we did hear about ethics issues in his administration - again, I don't live down there anymore and that's just the perception that was received up here in the hinterland . . . at least Hertzberg didn't win!! :)

[Zydekitten]

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(((((((Pokerchica))))))

[festivalgirl]

That's interesting feedback, Festie!! It's weird though how the opposite is what's perceived outside of L.A. . . .

I have to say I didn't know much about Hahn, but we did hear about ethics issues in his administration - again, I don't live down there anymore and that's just the perception that was received up here in the hinterland . . . at least Hertzberg didn't win!! :)

Ironically, the Ethics issue was raised by Villalarigosa .............. hmmmmmmmmm

[Lester_leaps_in]

Does Huey Long have eligible offspring? How 'bout Earl Long?

[rosetree]

Does Huey Long have eligible offspring? How 'bout Earl Long?

He's dead, but with Louisiana politics, you never know!!!;)

[festivalgirl]

He's dead, but with Louisiana politics, you never know!!!;)

At this point, a dead politician has to better than the semi-live ones we have now!! ;)

[rosetree]

At this point, a dead politician has to better than the semi-live ones we have now!! ;)

YYR!!!:D

[Zydekitten]

Ironically, the Ethics issue was raised by Villalarigosa .............. hmmmmmmmmm
LOL!! That's too funny and typical . . . put on your tin-foil hats, y'all!!