From the Times Picayune: To hear newly minted Congressman Steve Scalise describe it, it sounds like he was elected just in time for the GOP’s wake.
Meanwhile, you know it’s bleak when you’re getting branding lectures from David Vitter.
From Bayou Buzz: After three big loses and a party void of vision, the GOP needs to stop with the attacks and offer some ideas.
From the Daily Kingfish: New First District Congressman is only La. delegation member to vote against move that would increase oil supplies and reduce fuel costs.
For the second time in less than two weeks the Democratic direct mail and political consulting firm of Ourso Beychok Johnson, Inc. helped orchestrate dramatic victories in Congressional Districts long considered Republican strongholds. The win last Tuesday night by Democrat Travis Childers in Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District followed closely on the heels of Don Cazayoux’s stunning victory on May 3rd in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. Read more
From the Advocate: Questions over the meaning of Democrat Don Cazayoux’s victory in Louisiana’s 6th district linger a week after his victory over Republican Woody Jenkins.
From the Houton Chronicle and the Washington Post: In the same week that Sen. David Vitter dodges an ethics complaint over his penchant for prostitutes and another GOP Congressman gets caught in an extra marital affair, a majority of House Republicans vote against a resolution in support of the celebration of Mother’s Day.
From CBS News: After loss in the 6th district, the National Republican Congressional Committee is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
From the Associated Press: Newly elected Congressman goes straight to work.
From the Advocate: Former Republican and Baton Rouge Metro Councilman Darrell Glasper supervised calls urging black voters to stay away from the polls during last Saturday’s district six congressional election.
