Fellow Conservatives -
It wasn’t Barack Obama’s big-government liberal agenda that caused massive gridlock in Los Angeles yesterday – it was just his attendance at one of his many high dollar fundraising events aimed at protecting Democrats whose seats are in jeopardy due to that agenda.
The colossal traffic jam resulted from Obama’s motorcade and speech last night which blocked numerous streets and turned in to hours of delays. Even the left-wing Huffington Post put the ordeal into perspective saying:
“As the White House tweeted about Potus meeting the Hollywood West Wingers, LA’s usually-snarled Westside traffic stood still. Moms and dads couldn’t get home. Child care providers raked in the after-hour penalties. The liberals once flooded with hope had nothing but road rage for their inconsiderate president, as they tuned in their car radio to find he was keeping them from their families to raise big bucks for a Congress, which has an approval rating only slightly north of Al Qaeda”
Unfortunately for middle-class commuters in Los Angeles, they were unable to accomplish their agenda of getting home to their families by circumventing a president who seems to have no trouble evading a populace opposed to Obamacare, increased government spending, and a failed record on job creation.
Obama has proven over the last 18 months he’s willing to jam debt on to future generations, jam employers and employees with taxes, and jam an unpopular healthcare reform bill down the throats of the American people. He’s jamming up Louisiana’s economy with an arbitrary and capricious drilling moratorium and when he visits Louisiana next week he’ll likely jam up New Orleans traffic for hours and drive up the cost of government services.
As voters head to the polls this November, it’s unlikely they’ll be able to do much about Obama’s traffic jams, but they can and will send the message that jamming through a reckless and irresponsible big government agenda has consequences.
Sincerely,
Charlie Davis, Deputy Chairman
Republican Party of Louisiana
Early Voting Has Begun
Early voting for Louisiana’s August 28th party primaries for congressional candidates began on the 14th and continues through Saturday the 21st. Early voting locations are open 8:30am to 6pm and you can find your early voting polling place by clicking here. Take advantage of the opportunity to avoid the lines on Election Day and you’ll also have more time to help encourage other conservatives to head to the polls on the 28th.
On The Reading List:
CQ: Vitter Continues to Dominate Money Chase in Louisiana
“Louisiana GOP Sen. David Vitter raised just over half a million dollars in just over five weeks since July 1, according to pre-primary fundraising reports released Monday. That total was enough to more than double the total raised by Vitter’s top Democratic opponent … who pulled in just $233,000 over the same time period. Vitter’s fundraising dominance over Melancon during the pre-primary period is the continuation of a trend that has dogged Democrats in the Bayou State race ever since Melancon decided to challenge the first term Senator.” link
News Star: A Better Louisiana
“… Accolades for Louisiana have come not from an occasional voice but from many views and directions: from Southern Business and Development magazine, which named us “Co-State of the Year” for significant business developments; from Gallup’s Job Creation Index; from Business Facilities magazine, which touted our FastStart job training program. The list, which the governor proudly shared, is long enough to give us some swagger…” link
“FrumForum can exclusively reveal details about New Orleans Democratic congressional candidate Cedric Richmond, who got into a bar fight in Baton Rouge in 2007 and lied about his residency to try and run for a New Orleans city council seat, which resulted in a six month law license suspension.” Click here for the police report. link
On Our Radar:
Tuesday, August 17th
7:30pm: BRTP Congressional Debate
featuring 3rd CD Candidates – Hunt Downer, Jeff Landry, Kristian Magar
Gonzales Civic Center, 219 S. Irma
Gonzales
Cost: Free
6pm: Rep. John Fleming Speaks to the Professional Republican Women of Caddo
Savoie’s Catering Place
2441 E. 70th St.
Shreveport
Cost: $10 for dinner
7pm: Pelican State Pachyderm Club Meeting
With specials guests Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser and Fmr. Rep Bob Livingston
Five Happiness Restaurant – Imperial Room
3605 S. Carrolton Avenue
New Orleans
Cost: $25/member, $35/guest
Thursday, August 19th
6pm: Rep. John Fleming Host’s America Speaking Out Town Hall Meeting
DeRidder Civic Center
250 West 7th Street
DeRidder
Cost: Free
Friday, August 20th
6:30pm: Sen. David Vitter speaks at the St. Tammany RPEC’s Top Elephants Award Dinner
Abita Quail Farm
23185 Highway 435
Abita Springs
Cost: $50 per person, contact Mark Wright – 985-222-5230
Saturday August 21st
Noon: Republican State Central Committee Meeting in Baton Rouge
Crowne Palza Hotel
4728 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge
Cost: Free
9am-3pm: St. Tammany RPEC’s Republican Women’s Summit
Speakers include Robin Walensky, Republican National Committeewoman Ruth Ulrich, and LFRW President Argiro Morgan
Abita Quail Farm
23185 Highway 435
Abita Springs
Cost: $25 per person, contact Mark Wright – 985-222-5230
Saturday August 28th
Federal Primary Election Day – GEAUX Vote!
Note: Want to see your event included in our next update? Send us the details at aaron@lagop.com. Included events must be campaign related, party organizing, or grassroots events.
The Republican Party of Louisiana relies on contributions from from grassroots supporters like you to elect conservative candidates to Congress who will fight for Louisiana in Washington, D.C. Will you contribute $500, $100, $50 or even just $10 today to send a message to Washington that the out of control big government agenda in our nation’s capitol must end?