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| Blanco Bows Out of LA Governor's Race |
| 2007-03-21 |
| Governor Kathleen Blanco (D-LA) has officially announced she will not seek re-election in the upcoming governor's race. She issued a letter to her staff Tuesday afternoon, stating: "Today, I am announcing that, after much thought and prayer, I have decided not to seek re-election as your governor." The news of Blanco's decision comes as no surprise to anyone who can read a poll. Governor Blanco struggled to keep her political life alive for months following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The storms are blamed for not only destroying much of south Louisiana but Blanco's political career. But she kept up the face of a governor determined to stay the course, saying nearly 18 months ago, and again just last week, she would be on the ballot next October. |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #5 A team of scientists and engineers just issued a report saying it was all the Corps of Engineers fault. And they make a pretty reasonable case for it. The demand is now for the federal government to 'make everyone whole' that was affected by Katrina. If that even starts to happen, I hope the rest of America will petition their Congresscritters to cease all federal funding of anything in south Louisiana (and I live here). If we, the taxpayers, are to be held responsible for levee failure, then the clear solution is to not build levees (and remove those already built). We, the taxpayers, may have to make you, the flood victims, whole ONCE, but by golly, not twice. Take your money and go someplace else. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2007-03-21 19:25 |
| #4 “The storms are blamed for not only destroying much of south Louisiana but Blanco's political career.” I recognize this might seem as sour grapes but the majority of news accounts about the La. Governor, as well as the Mayor of NO, are usually framed as if the storm itself was the cause of all their political challenges – not their preparation and performance (Or lack there of). Contrast those with the critiques of the President’s performance and you would think he should have been personally handing out sandwiches at the Super Dome. |
| Posted by: DepotGuy 2007-03-21 08:47 |
| #3 Two words......Ray. Nagin. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2007-03-21 08:46 |
| #2 Louisiana finally catches a break. Now let's see if they're smart enough to use it. Given their past performance, I'm doubtful. |
| Posted by: Mac 2007-03-21 08:09 |
| #1 Consequences. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2007-03-21 08:04 |