Less than two months after taking office, Attorney General Jeff Landry is wasting no time declaring that there is a new sheriff in town.
Landry ran on a reform agenda, which led to a resounding defeat of the former two-term incumbent attorney general. Now he is moving quickly to make good on his campaign promise to end the corruption that had taken root in the state’s Department of Justice under his predecessor.
Cronyism and backroom deals in the Attorney General’s Office have been a concern of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch for a long time. In 2013, LLAW partnered with the political blog TheHayride.com and WWL TV to launch a series of investigations that exposed former AG James “Buddy” Caldwell’s practice of awarding highly lucrative no-bid legal contracts to his top campaign contributors. Under the scheme, which became known as the “Buddy System,” politically connected law firms made more than $54 million off of state legal contracts awarded by Caldwell.
In February 2016, Attorney General Landry put an end to many of those “good old boy” deals, cancelling dozens of legal contracts that benefited two of Caldwell’s top campaign contributors and nearly 50 contracts with the private law firms of district attorneys around the state.
Landry also announced a new policy that prohibits attorneys on his staff from doing private legal work on the side, a step that will help avoid even the perception of impropriety.
Clearly these concrete reforms took tremendous guts and political fortitude to make, and we join many people across Louisiana who are applauding Attorney General Landry for making them. The apparent pay-for-play system that flourished under his predecessor left a stain on the integrity of the Attorney General’s Office and unquestionably contributed to our state’s reputation as a “judicial hellhole.”
Without a doubt, these changes will help to improve that negative perception, and they go a long way toward correcting some of the sins of the past.
It is also encouraging that Attorney General Landry acknowledges there is more work to be done. After announcing a slew of new good government policies last month, Landry said, “Reform at the Department of Justice does not end today. We will continue to find ways to make the office an honest, ethical, and hardworking agency that the citizens of our State can rely upon and be proud of.”
Indeed, we couldn’t agree more. As the state’s chief law enforcement officer, the attorney general has a sworn duty to protect and serve the people of Louisiana. The people he hires to help carry out that duty should be selected based on their experience and expertise—not their personal and political connections.
Given AG Landry’s commitment to ending the “Buddy System,” we fully expect that will be the case.
Melissa Landry (no relation) is executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW), the state’s leading grassroots legal watchdog organization. To learn more visit, www.LLAW.org <http://www.LLAW.org>
Posts tagged #buddy caldwell
Did You See Buddy Caldwell's Concession Speech
Photo source: KPEL
Here it is, with all the childish petulance he could muster. It is absolutely appalling that an outgoing public official will act in such a manner. The only thing missing was the arms crossing and some stomping.
Goodbye Buddy. Don't let the door hit you in the backside on the way out.
Buddy Caldwell Has a History of Intimidation and Threats
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A video released by Jeff Landry's campaign highlights intimidation efforts made by Buddy Caldwell while District Attorney in the 6th District. The video can be found herewhich features Dan Kyle speaking of a meeting with Caldwell before he was elected to Attorney General in which Caldwell threatened Kyle for a report that highlighted improper expenses related to his office.
Landry's campaign released the following in an email release regarding this video:
A few years back, Mr. Caldwell was caught by the Legislative Auditor for abusing his local elected office by using your tax dollars to pay for personal expenditures. If that wasn’t bad enough, he took things a step further.
Mr. Caldwell aggressively confronted the Legislature’s Official Auditor, in what the Auditor and others described as a hostile manner. He used intimidation in an attempt to scare the Auditor from releasing his findings.
We have a bully and a long time Democrat that currently sits in the Attorney General's office that is the last vestige of the "good ol' boy" network in Louisiana. It's time for Louisiana to elect a conservative to lead the fight against the liberal agenda of the federal government. It's time to elect Jeff Landry.
Jeff Landry Leading Buddy Caldwell in Latest Hayride / MarblePort Poll
Photo source: The Hayride
As reported yesterday on The Hayride, the runoff for Louisiana Attorney General seems to be in Jeff Landry's favor over the incumbent, Buddy Caldwell. The numbers indicate a large increase for Landry from previous polling numbers, which had Landry at 38%:
JEFF LANDRY 45.8%
BUDDY CALDWELL 38.5%
UNDECIDED15.7%
Landry has earned the support of the endorsed Democratic candidate in the primary, Geri Broussard Baloney and this blog has reported the numerous endorsements for Buddy Caldwell that were either politically motivated or motivated for monetary reasons.
The election is less than two weeks away and Louisiana can finally rid the state of the corrupt practices of the "Buddy System." Time for one last push for Landry to get to the finish line.
Jeff Landry Surging in Race for Attorney General
Jeff Landry is surging in the race for Attorney General.
In the latest polling data released by JMC Analytics, Jeff Landry is up 4 points on incumbent Buddy Caldwell.
Jeff is now leading, according to this statewide poll, 38% to 34%. Landry is polling strongly throughout all regions of the State.
After a strong showing in the primary election, Jeff Landry’s momentum continues to grow after more than two thirds of the State rejected incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.
What’s more telling, is that this poll was taken last week prior to the endorsement Landry received this week from Geri Broussard-Baloney, the Democratic Party’s endorsed candidate for Attorney General in the October balloting, who received over 180,000 votes. This was apparently a history making total for an African American woman candidate.
In casting her support to Jeff Landry, Broussard-Baloney had this to say:
After meeting with Jeff Landry, followed by prayerful consideration with my family, I have decided to endorse Jeff Landry because of his willingness to embrace forward thinking policies, his desire to actually transform and change the way the Attorney General’s office does business.
I ran for Attorney General because I truly believe that Louisiana cannot take another four years of Buddy Caldwell’s bad practices and policies. Jeff Landry is the only candidate that will address the critical issues that are important to Louisiana’s working families.
Jeff is committed to reforming our broken criminal justice system. He understands the need for fiscal responsibility and inclusion in the Attorney General’s office. In addition, like myself, Jeff is an entrepreneur. He understands the important role small businesses play in our economy and will fight to protect our businesses.
With early voting beginning on Saturday, it is clear that Landry is building strong momentum heading into the general election.
Factoring in the strong endorsement by Baloney-Broussard to put an end to the “Buddy System”, it is clear that the people of the State of Louisiana will be looking for new leadership in the Attorney General’s office.
Louisiana Democrat Endorsed Candidate for Attorney General Endorses Jeff Landry
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Following the primary election in Louisiana for Attorney General, in which incumbent Buddy Caldwell and Jeff Landry secured a spot in the runoff, the Louisiana Democrat endorsed candidate, Geri Broussard Baloney, has come out in support of Landry today. Citing his support for transforming the office, Ms. Baloney stated that Landry would be the best person for the job over the current officeholder.
She went further in her endorsement:
“After meeting with Jeff Landry, followed by prayerful consideration with my family, I have decided to endorse Jeff Landry because of his willingness to embrace forward thinking policies, his desire to actually transform and change the way the Attorney General’s office does business.
I ran for Attorney General because I truly believe that Louisiana cannot take another four years of Buddy Caldwell’s bad practices and policies. Jeff Landry is the only candidate that will address the critical issues that are important to Louisiana’s working families. Jeff is committed to reforming our broken criminal justice system. He understands the need for fiscal responsibility and inclusion in the Attorney General’s office. In addition, like myself, Jeff is an entrepreneur. He understands the important role small businesses play in our economy and will fight to protect our businesses.
Louisiana needs an Attorney General that will not squander the agencies resources to make brownie points with his political party. Jeff knows that crime and corruption have no boundaries or political party. I believe that Jeff is a coalition builder who will end the Buddy system of doling out huge no-bid contracts to political contributors. Instead, I believe that Jeff Landry will put the people of Louisiana first.
With so many problems facing our State, there is no question that Jeff Landry should be the next Attorney General for Louisiana. I invite all of my supporters to join me in supporting Jeff Landry for Attorney General.”
Congressman Landry had the following to say during the endorsement press conference:
“I am humbled to receive Geri’s endorsement, trust, and confidence.
Geri is like so many other Louisiana voters who know we need change in Baton Rouge. Geri and I both know the Attorney General’s office under Buddy Caldwell has been about rewarding the desires of a few, over the needs of the many.
Justice should not be based on who you are, what part of the state you are from, your gender, your age, your political party, or your race. As Louisiana’s next Attorney General I will treat everybody fairly and equally so all citizens can develop trust that their government is there to work for them, not against them.”
The vote total for the two candidates combined in the primary totaled over 50%.
The Hayride Takes Woody Jenkins and Buddy Caldwell to the Woodshed
Photo source: The Advocate
On Wednesday, Kevin Boyd of The Hayride put a proverbial switch to the backside of "conservative" Woody Jenkins and his support of Buddy Caldwell, of course which was paid for handsomely.
Woody Jenkins has lost all credibility that he had left and has been insignificant in Louisiana for years. His Capital City News has become nothing more than a money making racket for him and the last vestige of credibility went out the window when it was revealed that Jenkins' took endorsement money.
And today, John Binder posted on The Hayride a piece that chastises Caldwell for the utter corruptness that is rampant in the Attorney General's office. He highlights some of the legal firms that have made off like bandits for work within the AG's office, of which 5 are below:
- Shows Cali & Walsh LLP – Donated $15,000
- Salim-Beasley LLc – Donated $6,000
- Morrow Morrow Ryan & Bassett – Donated $11,550
- Hammonds Sills Adkins & Guice LLP – Donated $200
- Usry, Weeks & Matthews APLC – Donated more than $100,000
Both pieces show that the AG's race is one of the most important elections this Saturday. It's time to purge the state of the likes of Jenkins and Caldwell and the rest of the good ol' boys that have ravaged the reputation of this state for decades. It's time to elect principled, conservative candidates, and for that reason, we need Jeff Landry as our next Attorney General.
Update to Woody Jenkins Piece
Photo source: The Hayride
In an update to a piece placed on the blog earlier today accusing Jenkins of being Buddy Caldwell's shill, I would like to offer the following. First, thank you to Ken Romero and Dr. John Sutherland for discussing the issue on their afternoon program on KPEL radio in Lafayette. However, they mentioned that the implication was made that Jenkins was a liberal supporting Caldwell. I'd like the reader to go back and read the piece and note that there was no mention of Jenkins as a liberal.
Now, I'd like to ask the following of both Mr. Romero and Dr. Sutherland. Why would someone who calls himself a "conservative" support a candidate for public office that has the following history:
- Caldwell supports the reelection of liberal Democrat Barbara Norton to Louisiana legislature
- Caldwell called into question on pay-for-play on campaign contributions from chiropractics
- Caldwell supports a single payer system for healthcare
- Caldwell has several campaign contributors that worked on the BP settlement for the state
Now, I'm sure that Mr. Romero and Dr. Sutherland can support the position that they've made that I've accused Mr. Jenkins of being a liberal, which I have not. However, why is really Woody supporting someone with the credentials of a Democrat?
Jeff Landry Issues Rebuttal to Caldwell's Accusations
In a rebuttal to Buddy Caldwell's accusations that he is not qualified for the office of Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry issued the following via email today:
There’s a lot to be said about experience in this race.
It is critical for you, and your friends, to know I have worked as a successful Attorney for many years.
I have handled millions of dollars in legal cases all across our State in multiple jurisdictional courts.
In this race, I am the only candidate who has been a successful lawyer, a lawmaker elected by the citizens of South Louisiana as a Congressman who took on Barack Obama’s federal overreach, and a law enforcement officer who fought crime on the front lines years ago.
In addition, I have owned and operated a successful Louisiana oil and gas small business where I created jobs and helped grow our economy.
Currently, Buddy Caldwell presides over the SECOND WORST legal environment in the ENTIRE COUNTRY. It’s a legal climate that is hostile to job creators and as a result has added to the devastation of our economy. Jobs are leaving the state and stakeholders are opting to conduct business elsewhere as a result.
We need an Attorney General who will bring to the table the type of experience needed to help clean up our legal climate and help Louisiana get back to work.
The legal field is similar to the practice of medicine in that there are various types of law in which attorneys practice. You wouldn’t go to an orthopedic surgeon for brain surgery; you would go to a neurosurgeon. Similarly, if you were closing on your home mortgage loan, you would not call a personal injury attorney; you would find a good real estate attorney.
Almost all of our criminal cases in Louisiana are handled at the District Attorney level. Rarely does the Attorney General prosecute those kinds of cases, and when they do it is the Assistants who travel to those courtrooms and make those arguments. The vast majority of litigation that is overseen by the Attorney General’s office has nothing to do with criminal prosecution. On the contrary, it’s mostly civil litigation and given our legal climate and the economy in the shape it’s in we need an AG who will focus on the impact we have on job creators.
We need an AG with over a decade of experience practicing corporate law, experience as a lawmaker, and experience as a law-enforcer.
That is why I am running for Attorney General.
Our current Attorney General looks at Louisiana businesses as an ATM machine with which to reward his Democratic campaign donors.
I am running to bring ethics, professionalism, and hard work to the Attorney General’s office.
We need an Attorney General who will work with our job creators, not harm our economy.
In early voting starting this Saturday or on October 24th - I hope you will take a close look at the shape of our state, think about how much better it could be if jobs weren’t leaving the state at an alarming rate and how much better it would be if our children had an opportunity to live and work in the state we call home.
Louisiana is a good state; let’s work to make it great.
I ask for your vote as our next Attorney General.
Sincerely,
Jeff Landry
Solution Fund PAC Fundraiser Scheduled on 9/24/15
On 9/24 at the Camelot Club in Baton Rouge, LA, the Solution Fund PAC, who is supporting Jeff Landry in his bid for Louisiana Attorney General, will be holding a fundraiser. The details of the event are below:
9/24/2015 5:30 PM TO 8:00 PM
CAMELOT CLUB
FLOOR 21
CHASE SOUTH TOWER
451 FLORIDA ST
BATON ROUGE, LA
Information on Solution Fund PAC can be found at WWW.STOPTHEBUDDYSYSTEM.COM.
What in the World is Wrong with the East Baton Rouge GOP
Today, the East Baton Rouge GOP will announce their support of Buddy Caldwell in his run for re-election for Louisiana Attorney General. In the response from Woody Jenkins, "we were impressed with his positions on substantive issues.”
Photo source: Think Progress
What substantive issues would that be, Mr. Jenkins? Would it be Caldwell's support for government takeover of healthcare? Caldwell even went so far as to say that “I trust the government more than insurance companies.” Does this sound like someone with conservative values that Jenkins has referenced to in their endorsement?
Photo source: WWL TV
Also, Caldwell has lined the pockets of some of his donors with taxpayer money while working on the settlement following the BP disaster. $38 million in fees have been paid to these donors, who are politically tied to Caldwell, which take a significant chunk out of the settlement being paid to the State of Louisiana. Does this sound like someone who is ethically qualified for this office, Mr. Jenkins?
Photo source: YouTube
Finally, the faux-Elvis who've serenaded the likes of Mary Landrieu during a recent Mardi Gras celebration in Washington, DC has been found in the company of noted liberal Democrats in the state during an election announcement. Sen. Barbara Norton's announcement came with the likes of a photo op with our "conservative" Attorney General, according to Jenkins' determination of conservative.
Photo source: KTBS
What is the real reason for this endorsement? What is the parish GOP party really endorsing this RINO for? Could this be a pay-for-play, for which Caldwell is notorious? Only time will tell.
Buddy Can't Have it Both Ways
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After reading Sam Hannah’s article last week in the Ouachita Citizen, I had to check to make sure I clicked the right link. I thought that I had somehow gotten to a Buddy Caldwell campaign press release. There was no mistake. I understand opinion editorials, but I was surprised to see that it lacked any pretense of objective journalism.
Apparently, Buddy Caldwell should be applauded for his magnificent leadership in reaching the settlement between the state and BP over the oil spill. The outside lawyers that Buddy hired are only getting $38 million in fees, while firms representing other states are getting close to $700 million. It does seem like a good deal, but hardly anything is as it seems.
No matter how much Mr. Hannah may want to simplify it to cast Buddy in a nice light, there are few facts that I think he and his readers should be reminded.
The reason the lawyers are getting paid $38 million instead of close to a billion has nothing to do with the leadership of Buddy Caldwell. In fact, shortly after the spill, the Attorney General tried his hardest to see that his friends and campaign contributors would be enriched just like the lawyers of those other states.
Since Mr. Hannah didn’t, let me put on my journalistic cap and offer a little background so you can be truly informed. Louisiana law provides that outside lawyers hired by the AG to represent the state be paid on an hourly rate instead of being allowed a contingency on the reward won by the state. But shortly after the BP spill, Buddy teamed with the Senate President to offer SB 731 in the 2010 legislative session. The bill would have allowed the lawyers Buddy hired compensation based on a contingency agreement instead of an hourly rate. Fortunately for us, he wasn’t successful. But had he been, the campaign contributors he hired to represent the state would have made a killing just like those lawyers representing the other Gulf States.
This notion that man should be applauded for something he fought against is ludicrous.
The State of Louisiana Will Get Nearly $7 Billion in BP Settlement, But First Buddy Caldwell's Bills Have to Be Paid
Before Louisiana receives any of the money that is allocated as a result of the settlement with BP, Louisiana Attorney Buddy Caldwell's employ of lawyers need to be paid, to the tune of $38.5 million. And what further stinks up this contrived groups of lawyers is the fact that most of them are politically tied to Caldwell.
It's time for the State of Louisiana to do better for an Attorney General. This type of "good-old boy" behavior from the last 50 years needs to go and the likes of the RINO Caldwell representing the legal interests of the state is laughable.
Read more: Attorney General's office has paid more than $38 million to law firms working on BP settlement
LAGOP Endorses Jeff Landry for Attorney General
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
28 July 2015
Contact: Jason Doré
225-389-4495
The Republican Party of Louisiana, today, announced its official endorsement of Jeff Landry for Louisiana Attorney General.
“Jeff Landry is THE Republican in the Attorney General’s race,” Republican Party of Louisiana Chairman Roger Villere said. “The Republican Party of Louisiana and I encourage all conservatives in Louisiana to vote for Jeff Landry in October.”
Jeff Landry has not only been a strong supporter and leader in the Republican Party, but he’s also led the charge as a Republican his entire voting life. Representing Louisiana in Congress, Jeff was ranked the 4th most conservative member of the U.S. House of Representatives for standing up for our conservative values.
When President Obama tried to shut down Louisiana’s lifeline via his job-killing moratorium, Jeff Landry fought back through his drilling equals jobs effort - giving a powerful voice to Louisiana’s incredible workforce.
After Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid shoved Obamacare down the throats of Louisiana’s people and job creators, Jeff Landry battled back – voting to eliminate Obamacare and advance free-market solutions.
Working to reduce the unsustainable national debt, Jeff Landry saved hundreds of thousands of dollars from his Congressional budget and organized other members of Congress to do the same.
A lifelong sportsman as a fisherman and hunter and a member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited, Jeff Landry has consistently stood up to defend our Second Amendment rights.
Jeff Landry is 100% pro-life and has tirelessly defended Louisiana values.
Jeff Landry is from a working-class family and served as a police officer and sheriff’s deputy. Jeff has fought crime and has always been a strong supporter of law enforcement.
Jeff Landry also served our nation in uniform - receiving commendations for his military service, both active duty and reserve, in the Louisiana National Guard.
As an attorney, Jeff Landry has successfully practiced law in courts throughout Louisiana.
“Jeff Landry’s record and actions speak truth to power,” said Chairman Villere. “Republicans in Louisiana recognize the need for a change in the Attorney General’s office; and we know Jeff Landry will lead the office with honesty, integrity, and conservative principles.”
It’s time for a real conservative and a true Republican as Attorney General. It’s time for Jeff Landry to serve as Louisiana’s Attorney General.
Jeff Landry: our Republican candidate for Attorney General.
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Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore Blasts Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell Over BP Settlement
Photo source: The Lens
Lt. Gen. Russel Honore has come out with an opinion piece that is critical of the decision by Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to settle with oilfield giant BP over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. In what amounts to Caldwell being called out for aiding and abetting his big money attorney friends while ignoring the best interests of his state, Honore calls Caldwell to the carpet and states that the state could have gotten a better settlement.
Read more: BP settlement: Tens of millions for lawyers, not nearly enough for the coast
Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell Attends Re-Election Announcement by Democrat Barbara Norton
Photo source: Erin Buchanan/KTBS 3 News
This week, Louisiana’s Republican-In-Name-Only Attorney General Buddy Caldwell stood side by side with hard-left Democrat State Representative Barbara Norton at her re-election announcement in Shreveport.
Norton is a prominent member of the Democratic Caucus and the Legislative Black Caucus. Infamously known for believing “shall” does not mean “got to” in legislative language, Norton has been one of the Legislature’s staunchest supporters of Obamacare, gun control, and higher taxes.
So it comes as no surprise that Caldwell, who serenaded and praised Mary Landrieu at Washington Mardi Gras, would endorse another leftist. After all, Caldwell was a Democrat elected official for over 30 years before changing his registration to save his taxpayer-funded job.
This latest episode is further proof that Caldwell changed his party but certainly not his principles.
Jeff Landry Picks Up Another Major Endorsement Today
Photo source: WRNO
Jeff Landry, in his bid to unseat incumbent Buddy Caldwell for Louisiana Attorney General, has picked up the endorsement of the House Whip and Louisiana Representative in DC, Steve Scalise. In his endorsement, Scalise had the following to say about Landry:
Jeff "is somebody who is not only a strong conservative but somebody who shares Louisiana values and the understanding of what's at stake."
"So many of the fights that we're are having, especially against the Obama administration, are in the courts and a lot of the standing that you have to fight these battles are at the state level," Scalise said.
Read more: Jeff Landry Wins Scalise's Nod In AG's Race
Buddy Caldwell's in Another Shady Campaign Fundraising Situation
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This guy has so much stink on him, he's a consistent fly attraction. In what is yet another shady campaign fundraising situation, Caldwell is being questioned regarding a ruling and subsequent campaign contributions related to the chiropractic industry in this state. The Hayride has the details on the issue at hand and readily asks the questions on whether Caldwell is performing a "pay for play" scheme by using the functions of his office.
It's beyond a doubt that Caldwell is utterly one of the most corrupt political figures we have in the State of Louisiana. And what is even more disturbing, he does all of this while parading around as an Elvis-impersonating Mary Landrieu fan and calling himself a Republican.
It's time for Buddy to go.
Read more: THE BUDDY SYSTEM: This Sure Looks Like A Pay-For-Play Scam By Caldwell, Does It Not?
GIL: Louisiana Republicans Need a Real Republican for AG
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Republican Friends,
As a member of the Louisiana Republican State Central Committee I was disappointed to receive an email from Marty Maley asking for Republican support for the office of Attorney General.
Marty Maley has spent most of his life supporting Democrats. Until recently he was a registered Democrat.
That is just like our current AG, Buddy Caldwell, who has done the same thing. Both registered as Republicans just to try and win or keep this office.
Just look at Marty Maley's personal donations to Democrats and they are not even all in Louisiana:
- DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF LA
06/25/2007 300.00 07/23/2007 1000.00 02/11/2008 1000.00 03/08/2010 1000.000 6/16/2011 900.00
(That's close to $4000 Maley gave to the Louisiana Democratic Party alone.)
- DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ARKANSAS
- 10/26/2006 500.00
- CHARLIE MELANCON CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
11/26/2004 2000.00 03/31/2005 500.00 07/18/2005 250.00 08/18/2005 500.00 04/12/2006 500.00 06/30/2006 350.00 06/30/2006 650.00 11/30/2006 500.00 02/26/2007 1000.00 03/30/2009 1000.00 04/14/2010 200.00 06/02/2010 500.00
- DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
06/20/2006 200.00 02/12/2008 200.00
- CAZAYOUX FOR CONGRESS
04/18/2008 250.00 10/20/2008 250.00
- KAREN CARTER FOR CONGRESS
10/30/2006 250.00
- CARMOUCHE FOR CONGRESS INC
06/30/2008 1000.00 10/20/2008 250.00 11/21/2008 1000.00
- RICHMOND FOR CONGRESS
02/25/2011 250.00 10/27/2014 500.00
Voter registration records indicate Martin "Marty" Maley only switched from being a Democrat on May 23, 2013. Let me tell you – that was not the day he turned 18... or even 30 years old. Marty only became a Republican just before he started running for Attorney General.
We do not need another Democrat in sheep's clothing in a statewide office.
We are already trying to fix one problem in replacing Buddy Caldwell.
Lifelong Democrat Buddy Caldwell only switched Republican to save his public, taxpayer-funded, job.
Remember this is the same Buddy Caldwell who twice announced how great Mary Landrieu was in offering his support. First pretending he was Elvis (http://thehayride.com/2014/11/its-about-time-for-the-buddy-caldwell-elvis-video-with-mary-landrieu-no/) and then AGAIN in the runoff.
That's right, Caldwell supported Landrieu AGAIN in the runoff speaking before the Legislative Black Caucus at their fundraising event: https://youtu.be/-kpNMN7JlC8 – watch the video starting at about 9 minutes to see Caldwell praising Landrieu for having done a good job. He also praises Democrat Cedric Richmond. He adds that he got in a little heat for singing his love to Mary Landrieu but said he didn't care. Caldwell also endorsed Landrieu in 2008.
Buddy Caldwell apparently was also in Denver, Colorado celebrating Barack Obama's nomination for President at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, even putting a Louisiana spin on an event held at a Louisiana themed cafe. (see paragraph 2 http://mdpconvention.blogspot.com/2008/08/it-was-super-tuesday.html as he glad-handed fellow Democrats)
None of this should be surprising as the Louisiana Democrat Party's spokesman said this of Buddy Caldwell: "In his heart, Buddy Caldwell is a Democrat," said Kevin Franck, "and whichever way the political winds blow he'll always be a Democrat." (Lafayette Independent newspaper, Feb. 2011).
Just like Marty Maley, Buddy Caldwell is not a true Republican.
That is why so many of us are supporting lifelong Republican Jeff Landry for Attorney General.
He is a proven conservative who has consistently been pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment, pro-freedom and a fiscal conservative. Jeff not only served Louisiana in Congress (having been rated the 4th most conservative in the whole country), he also served as a Sheriff's Deputy, as a police officer, and decorated veteran.
Jeff also has been a volunteer for his own local Republican Parish Executive Committee, served on the Louisiana Republican platform committee many years ago, and last year he served the LA GOP as our statewide voter integrity leader.
If someone is going to say they are a Republican – let's make sure they really are a Republican. Let's ensure the public knows.
I have endorsed Jeff. I encourage you to endorse Jeff too. You can do it online here: http://www.landryforlouisiana.com/endorse or you can fax him a written endorsement here: 337-313-4537.
Let's get behind Jeff. Please join in endorsing him today.
Christian Gil
Member, Republican State Central Committee
LANDRY RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT OF THE FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL IN RACE FOR LOUISIANA A.G.
Photo source: KPEL 96.5
In a repeat of his election in 2012 against Charles Boustany for US House, Jeff Landry has picked up the endorsement of the Family Research Council. In this instance, they have endorsed his candidacy for Louisiana Attorney General in his race against incumbent Buddy Caldwell.
The release from FRCAction stated the following:
“Your background as a congressman and law enforcement official makes you an exceptional candidate for Attorney General,” wrote officials of FRCAction. “You have proven that you will champion the core value’s of our country: faith, family and freedom. We have also witnessed your staunch defense of the constitution, including our second amendment rights.”
Read more: Jeff Landry gets Family Research Council Action endorsement
