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Questions about Mary Landrieu
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:14 am
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:14 am
A friend of mine made a comment about Landrieu, stating that if she were defeated, Louisiana loses it's voice on the Energy and Natural resources senate committee, which Cassidy will not sit on if he wins. Further stating, that she was instrumental in getting BP money to save our coastline and to keep flood rates down, while GOP was trying to increase rates.
I know she whored herself out in her vote for ACA, which went against what most of her constituents wanted. That in itself is a big enough reason for her not to be re-elected. However, if the aforementioned is true, would she not be better for the state of LA despite her blunder of a healthcare vote?
I know she whored herself out in her vote for ACA, which went against what most of her constituents wanted. That in itself is a big enough reason for her not to be re-elected. However, if the aforementioned is true, would she not be better for the state of LA despite her blunder of a healthcare vote?
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:25 am to FenrirTheBeard
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would she not be better for the state of LA despite her blunder of a healthcare vote?
Maybe, as long as she doesn't get to vote on things that have a bearing on us nationally. We've seen how that has turned out but she does get to vote on things that affect my state and 48 others besides La.. That being said, at this point in our transformational government (can't remember who said that ), if you disagree with the direction this country is taking then maybe you should look at the big picture for our country and not the selfie of one politician with a connection to a local cause.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:26 am to FenrirTheBeard
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A friend of mine made a comment about Landrieu, stating that if she were defeated, Louisiana loses it's voice on the Energy and Natural resources senate committee, which Cassidy will not sit on if he wins.
Your friend have special insight as to which party will hold power in the senate after November?
This post was edited on 5/12/14 at 8:51 am
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:29 am to FenrirTheBeard
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I know she whored herself
Classy.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:34 am to FenrirTheBeard
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A friend of mine made a comment about Landrieu, stating that if she were defeated, Louisiana loses it's voice on the Energy and Natural resources senate committee, which Cassidy will not sit on if he wins. Further stating, that she was instrumental in getting BP money to save our coastline and to keep flood rates down, while GOP was trying to increase rates.
1. I think her influence on this committee is a little overblown. Any republican controlled senate is going to vote for favor for oil and gas. It's not like La is going to stop getting favorable treatment in this industry.
If she had the power everyone thought she did, there would be more progress on the Keystone Pipeline.
As for the flood rates issue, several republicans went to bat for our state to stop the crazy increases.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:34 am to FenrirTheBeard
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However, if the aforementioned is true, would she not be better for the state of LA despite her blunder of a healthcare vote?
Yes she will.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:45 am to FenrirTheBeard
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I know she whored herself out in her vote for ACA, which went against what most of her constituents wanted. That in itself is a big enough reason for her not to be re-elected. However, if the aforementioned is true, would she not be better for the state of LA despite her blunder of a healthcare vote?
NO
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:45 am to FenrirTheBeard
1. Every voter has to decide their priorities. Obviously some feel it's better to vote on issues of abortion or gay marriage than the economy, so "better" is a relative term. People need to weigh what that affects them. Landrieu may be able to bring home more bacon in the short term, but does that outweigh the impacts of being a deciding vote on legislation like Obamacare or supporting Dem appointments like Debo Adegbile or Supreme Court Justices who could profoundly impact our nation? Voters, especially R and Independent voters need to make that decision for themselves.
2. Landrieu is current chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and became so early 2014 and will remain if the Dems keep the Senate. Seniority is obviously important but if the Dems lose the majority she will be the highest ranking Dem and not chair. I can opine about the significance of this at another time.
3. I would say it's wrong to state Cassidy would not be on the committee, especially since it appears to be Landrieu's sole talking point. Committee assignments are given by party leadership. It would be in the R's best interest to assure Cassidy a seat on the committee, though eh won't be chair. IT should be noted that Vitter would be chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee if the R's get majority.
4. Congress didn't do a whole lot with the BP settlement money, it was divided fairly evenly by coastline for the affected states. The Justice Department doled up the settlement. Congress passed the RESTORE Act which served as the basis, but IMO it was a lot of players involved including Congress, Feds, States, NGOs, etc. This is a good summary: LINK
5. Regarding flood insurance, I don't get this ML talking point at all. The actual legislation that passed and was supported by everyone is the delegation was the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370) which was signed into law on 3/22/14. It was called the Grimm-Cassidy version and was passed by the House, Senate, and signed into law by Obama. How that hurts Cassidy, I simply don't get. Here is Landrieu's vote for HR 3370. LINK
2. Landrieu is current chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and became so early 2014 and will remain if the Dems keep the Senate. Seniority is obviously important but if the Dems lose the majority she will be the highest ranking Dem and not chair. I can opine about the significance of this at another time.
3. I would say it's wrong to state Cassidy would not be on the committee, especially since it appears to be Landrieu's sole talking point. Committee assignments are given by party leadership. It would be in the R's best interest to assure Cassidy a seat on the committee, though eh won't be chair. IT should be noted that Vitter would be chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee if the R's get majority.
4. Congress didn't do a whole lot with the BP settlement money, it was divided fairly evenly by coastline for the affected states. The Justice Department doled up the settlement. Congress passed the RESTORE Act which served as the basis, but IMO it was a lot of players involved including Congress, Feds, States, NGOs, etc. This is a good summary: LINK
5. Regarding flood insurance, I don't get this ML talking point at all. The actual legislation that passed and was supported by everyone is the delegation was the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370) which was signed into law on 3/22/14. It was called the Grimm-Cassidy version and was passed by the House, Senate, and signed into law by Obama. How that hurts Cassidy, I simply don't get. Here is Landrieu's vote for HR 3370. LINK
This post was edited on 5/12/14 at 8:58 am
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:49 am to FenrirTheBeard
With republican controlled Senate and white house, Mary Landrieu would be an after thought. She has been there long enough send her on her way
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:50 am to SpidermanTUba
quote:No, she's not. She's a bitch whose only interest is power.
Classy.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 9:10 am to SpidermanTUba
she's a Democratic,of course she whored herself, that's what they do.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 9:17 am to Ghostfacedistiller
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Ghostfacedistiller
Nice post.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 9:20 am to LSURussian
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No, she's not. She's a bitch whose only interest is power.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 9:32 am to FenrirTheBeard
IMHO, Mary wins re-election.
I'd love to see a GOP Senate, House and White House.
I'd love to see a GOP Senate, House and White House.
This post was edited on 5/12/14 at 9:33 am
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:02 am to Ghostfacedistiller
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Ghostfacedistiller
Appreciate the detailed post with links.
With all that said, do you think the Louisiana electorate will unseat her?
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:07 am to FenrirTheBeard
I live out of state, but I am seriously considering making a donation to the Cassidy campaign. Seriously, what Louisiana Republican would not be pro-oil?
Mary has proven time and time again that she is nothing but a sell out. She may have a tough fight on her hands this go round. Cassidy is no Suzanne Haik Terrell.
Mary has proven time and time again that she is nothing but a sell out. She may have a tough fight on her hands this go round. Cassidy is no Suzanne Haik Terrell.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:15 am to Circle K Beggar
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Cassidy is no Suzanne Haik Terrell.
Or Woody Jenkins, or John Kennedy. It's amazing what sort of horrible opponents she's lucked into.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:25 am to dantes69
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of course she whored herself
Speaking of someone whoring themselves out, someone needs to go slap Boysie Bollinger across his face 10 or so times for his endorsement of her and agreeing to air the commercials.
He has pictures in his conference rooms at the shipyard of him flying on airforce and being very cozy with at least three republican presidents. He has been very well rewarded over the years with coast guard contracts.
He is fcking us over by selling out to her.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:34 am to FenrirTheBeard
She has whored her way all of her lifetime, and I personally don't care if Louisiana has a voice at the Energy commitee in DC. How does snyone know how the seats will be allocated until after the elections this fall?
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:46 am to FenrirTheBeard
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Appreciate the detailed post with links.
With all that said, do you think the Louisiana electorate will unseat her?
No problem.
I have no idea, but if I had to pick today, I would say Cassidy wins. It will all come down to the get out the vote. Dems will probably do very well in getting what voters they have to the polls. Cassidy has no major flaws IMO but needs more name recognition, and that will come. ML was polling at about 42%, which is not great for an established incumbent.
I think if there is a run off with the balance of the Senate hanging in the balance, which is possible, Cassidy wins. Landrieu's advantage is she brings home bacon, good for state to have seniority, etc. A run off will devalue the state and point to national implications.
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