From The Gambit, jet-setting Governor Bobby Jindal is dealt a major setback following the results of the special election in State Senate District 16. Jindal’s embarrassment over his enthusiastic support of oddball businessman Winston Lee Domingue, who lost by more than 30 points, is a cause of concern for the Governor as he heads in to the upcoming legislative session. No word yet on how this major defeat for Jindal will effect his ambitious agenda this session of increasing penalties for child molesters and his brilliant idea to balance the budget, eliminating ergonomic chairs in government offices. Sources say Domingue is considering asking Jindal to give back the over $100,000 he donated to the governor, as he obviously did not get what he paid for.
Jet-setting Governor Bobby Jindal attended a fundraiser last night for Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser. In keeping with his commitment to a gold standard of ethics, Governor Jindal used a state owned helicopter to be transported to the event. Those wishing to investigate whether this violates state ethics laws should call the Louisiana Board of Ethics at 225-219-5600.
From the Baltimore Examiner: Meanwhile, says the GOP should fight corruption in its ranks even as he raises money for disgraced Louisiana Senator David Vitter.
From WWL: State Senator Derrick Shepherd has pled guilty to a single charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to News Director Dave Cohen, who is in the courtroom.
Before cameras, Shepherd apologizes to his family and supporters and asks now to be left alone.
this session of increasing penalties for child molesters and his brilliant idea to balance the budget, eliminating ergonomic chairs in government offices. Sources say Domingue is considering asking Jindal to give back the over $100,000 he donated to the governor, as he obviously did not get what he paid for.
