From the Advocate: In defending his support of a $12 million Go-Zone Bond for the legendary New Orleans eatery, state treasurer John Kennedy notes that of all the things Antoine’s is known for, hot wings and hot pants are not counted among them.
From the Rothenberg Report: A poll released by former Bossier Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Thompson releases a poll showing him closer but running still behind GOP frontrunner Paul Fleming.
From KTBS: Democratic hopefuls in the fourth congressional district debate energy policy and other issues.
From The Hill: Senator David Vitter will not be allowed to use campaign funds to pay for $160,000 in legal fees arising from his involvement in the DC Madam scandal. Vitter will be allowed to tap his campaign for $31,000 in legal fees involving a Senate Ethics investigation into his association with the late Deborah Jeane Palfrey and her DC based prostitution ring.
From the Associated Press: Jindal loses out Keynote address at GOP convention to former New York Mayor and GOP Presidential contender Rudy Guiliani. Jindal gets slot ahead of VP nominee.
From the Advocate: In the midst of the heat of election season, Senator Mary Landrieu and the “Gang of Ten” might just find themselves in the right place at the right time for a comprehensive energy plan.
More than 2 years before he faces a re-election battle to retain his U.S. Senate seat David Vitter is actively campaigning. The invite below dropped into my inbox this morning:
When: Wednesday, August 20th
Time: 4:00pm (CST)
Where: In order to join the call attendees need to call: 1-800-391-1709 and
the bridge to access the call is: 281949.These calls are an opportunity for Sen. Vitter to stay in touch with
supporters, to let them know about his work in DC, to discuss issues in
Louisiana as well as get feedback from his constituents. Sen. Vitter will be
taking questions during the conference call. If there is a specific issue
that someone would like addressed they can get me that information prior to
the call and I will be sure that he addresses it.My contact information is:
andree@vitterforsenate.com or 504.208.9548 (phone).Thanks,
Andree Miller
Grassroots Coordinator
David Vitter for US Senate 2010
O: 504-208-9548
From Rasmussen Reports: Incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu puts double digit distance over likely Republican challenger John Kennedy. A survey of 500 likely voters gives Landrieu a 53-37% edge. That’s up from the 49-44% edge Landrieu had in a Rasmussen poll taken a month ago.
From the Associated Press: When Senator John McCain makes up his oil rig tour off the gulf of Louisiana, he will be doing it without Governor Bobby Jindal. Jindal’s office cites a scheduling conflict.
