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Thoughts on Dan Claitor's poster comparing him with Garret Graves?
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:06 pm
I bring this up in part due to the long thread several weeks about Graves' education.
I was unaware he went to Bama. That's disconcerting....
I was unaware he went to Bama. That's disconcerting....
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Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:08 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
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I was unaware he went to Bama. That's disconcerting
LOL!
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:33 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
Makes a very strong case
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:33 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
I couldn't give a shite where Graves went to college (only those in the district too dumb to move beyond college football rivalries would care), or that he didn't graduate. Scott Walker didn't graduate, and he's in my personal Top 2 preference for 2016.
I'd look more at the lack of a private sector resume, his ties to carpetbaggers like Billy Tauzin, and does he have the same D.C. residency issues as Landrieu??
I'd look more at the lack of a private sector resume, his ties to carpetbaggers like Billy Tauzin, and does he have the same D.C. residency issues as Landrieu??
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:35 pm to ragincajun03
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I'd look more at the lack of a private sector resume
The lack of a degree along with the lack of private sector experience all goes together to paint a pretty unflattering picture of Graves.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:36 pm to ragincajun03
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I couldn't give a shite where Graves went to college
For the record, my comment about Bama in the OP was facetious
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:39 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
Claitor is by far the best choice for the 6th district. He's libertarian leaning republican that's his own man his resume is not based in political patronage like Graves is.
I do love Graves cute family though from the ads.
I do love Graves cute family though from the ads.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:39 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
That's an old school Louisiana political tactic. Haven't seen it in a while. Play up your achievements while downplaying your opponents, or spinning his positives to seem negative.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:42 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
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For the record, my comment about Bama in the OP was facetious
Yeah, but you know that card is being played by his opponents in the district, hoping to capitalize on the fact that there are some idiots in the district who will opt not to vote for him based on that.
FWIW, I'm hoping Claitor wins, but that has to do more with other issues highlighted on that flyer.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:45 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
Bama?
Awe Hell naw! Rawl Tawd!
Awe Hell naw! Rawl Tawd!
This post was edited on 10/31/14 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:48 pm to Sentrius
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Claitor is by far the best choice for the 6th district. He's libertarian leaning republican that's his own man his resume is not based in political patronage like Graves is.
I do love Graves cute family though from the ads.
I haven't decided between the two myself. I like parts of both of them. You (and the poster) make some good points.
BUT
Claitor is a little...weird. Not always in a bad way, but not always good either.
Graves, is very sharp, even without the degrees. I think his experience (mostly in congress) would help him hit the ground running. Both are moderates, but Graves actually works better with people.
Both would be good, but neither is perfect.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:49 pm to ragincajun03
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same D.C. residency issues as Landrieu??
My guess, and this is simply my guess, is that when he moved to work for CPRA the market was in the toilet and it made sense to keep it.
I don't think it's the same thing at all to compare with Landrieu but makes for a good talking point.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:57 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
Garret Graves lives in the Baton Rouge Garden District, a couple blocks from me. This fails to mention working for the Jindal administration. He worked for his father's engineering company (private).
Posted on 10/31/14 at 2:58 pm to ragincajun03
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Yeah, but you know that card is being played by his opponents in the district, hoping to capitalize on the fact that there are some idiots in the district who will opt not to vote for him based on that.
Well...yeah
Posted on 10/31/14 at 3:00 pm to TIGRESSFAN
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This fails to mention working for the Jindal administration
He also worked for Vitter and Tauzin changed to R in '95. Not sure when he started with BT but I'd think later than 95.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 3:03 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
I don't care what letter Billy Tauzin has behind his name, a piece of crap is a piece of crap.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 3:06 pm to ragincajun03
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I don't care what letter Billy Tauzin has behind his name, a piece of crap is a piece of crap.
Agreed
Posted on 10/31/14 at 3:19 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
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This post was edited on 11/2/14 at 11:31 am
Posted on 10/31/14 at 3:27 pm to TIGRESSFAN
I'm not praising or bashing either guy, I just saw this on Facebook and found it interesting. As I've said before, I worked with Graves closely in DC about 8-10 years ago.
I never knew anything about the Alabama part, which really doesn't matter, but surprised me bc I'd never heard that anywhere.
I never knew anything about the Alabama part, which really doesn't matter, but surprised me bc I'd never heard that anywhere.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 3:57 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
Claitor touts his education, and mocks Graves' education...
and manages to spell "assistant" incorrectly on his campaign poster.
Nice.
and manages to spell "assistant" incorrectly on his campaign poster.
Nice.
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