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'Redneck millionaire' and 'Duck Dynasty' star eyed for La. House seat
Washington Examiner ^ | 8/12/2013 | Paul Bedard

Posted on 08/12/2013 11:31:28 AM PDT by Servant of the Cross

A new political dynasty might soon be joining the Kennedys, Clintons and Bushes: Duck Dynasty, that is.

Some key Republican operatives are eager to woo one of the hit show's stars--Willie Robertson--to run for the seat given up by retiring Republican Rep. Rodney Alexander.

Alexander, expressing frustration with divided government, is going to work in Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's cabinet. He will leave at the end of September and a special election will be held to fill the open seat.

He represents the 5th District, including Monroe, La., home to the group headed by Robertson, the game call and hunting companies Duck Commander and Buck Commander. Alexander and his staff are also friendly with the Robertson family, especially Willie. Sign Up for the Paul Bedard newsletter!

Robertson is more famous for the TV hit Duck Dynasty on A&E about the family business, in which where he is known for being the CEO prankster. He is a self-described "redneck millionaire."

"My boys want to run Willie Robertson for the seat," said a key outside advisor to House GOP leadership. The source said that efforts are being made to interest Robertson into running.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: duckdynasty; lahouse; willie
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1 posted on 08/12/2013 11:31:28 AM PDT by Servant of the Cross
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To: Servant of the Cross

NO! Not not not ever! I have no doubt Willie could aptly handle the job, BUT WHY?? No!


2 posted on 08/12/2013 11:33:35 AM PDT by Obadiah (Inside of every Liberal beats the heart of a fascist yearning to reveal their true nature.)
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To: Servant of the Cross

Not so sure about Willie, but I’d love to see Papa Phil in the House for as long as they’d let him stay.


3 posted on 08/12/2013 11:33:40 AM PDT by cincinnati65
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To: Servant of the Cross

Uncle Si for POTUS!


4 posted on 08/12/2013 11:33:42 AM PDT by bgill (This reply was mined before it was posted.)
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To: Servant of the Cross

BTTT

These folks are serious in their Christian beliefs. They have complained in the past how much reference to their prayer and faith in God is edited out of the show.


5 posted on 08/12/2013 11:35:14 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: Servant of the Cross

Ahhh no... the show would die.


6 posted on 08/12/2013 11:35:43 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: Servant of the Cross

Faith, family and ducks: Behind the scenes of ‘Duck Dynasty’
http://www.christianchronicle.org/article2159776~Faith,_family_and_ducks%3A_Behind_the_scenes_of_’Duck_Dynasty';


7 posted on 08/12/2013 11:37:12 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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“I am the MacGyver of cooking. If you bring me a piece of bread, cabbage, coconut, mustard greens, pigs feet, pine cones ... and a woodpecker, I’ll make you a good chicken pot pie.” — Si Robertson

“The Robertson family and bad ideas go together like biscuits and jam.” — Willie Robertson

“Where I come from, you don’t mess with another man’s woman or his hat.” — Jase Robertson

“I’m a low-tech man in a high-tech world.” — Phil Robertson

“All of my stories are 95 percent truthful.” — Si Robertson

“I don’t know about this ‘Justin the Beaver.’” — Kay Robertson, meaning Justin Bieber

“You kids ever hear of the term ‘Nam?’” — Si Robertson

“Uptown living, you’ve got to call 911. Where I am, I am 911.” — Phil Robertson

“I didn’t get the sophisticated gene in this family. I started the sophisticated gene in this family.” — Willie Robertson

“Frog catching is the most fun a human being can have while on this earth.” — Jase Robertson

“This would be nice when we baptize people in the winter.” — Phil Robertson, about the hot tub at a home for sale

“Most people named Willie are either in prison or on the armwrestling circuit.” — Jase Robertson

“First it’s pretty tires. Next it’s pretty guns. Then the next thing you know, you’re shaving your beard and wearing capri pants.” — Si Robertson

“Ducks are like women. They don’t like a lot of mud on their butts.” — Phil Robertson

“Redneck law: Must have a gun. Must shoot it regularly.” — Willie Robertson

“Fred Astaire’s got nothing on me.” — Si Robertson

“Si has never had a normal idea in his life.” — Jase Robertson

“I want my grandkids to grow up in the great outdoors. The last thing I want is for them to grow up to be nerds.” — Phil Robertson

“I don’t know any redneck that’s not into fun. That’s their middle name: Red-Fun-Neck.” — Si Robertson

“If you’re too busy to duck hunt or catch fish, then you’re too busy.” — Jase Robertson

http://www.christianchronicle.org/article2159778~Do_you_speak_duck%3F_Quotes_from_%27Duck_Dynasty%27


8 posted on 08/12/2013 11:39:59 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: abb; Impy; Clintonfatigued; Galactic Overlord-In-Chief; BillyBoy; AuH2ORepublican

*ping*


9 posted on 08/12/2013 11:40:47 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: cincinnati65

I immediately thought of Phil, too.


10 posted on 08/12/2013 11:42:38 AM PDT by Winstons Julia (Hello OWS? We don't need a revolution like China's; China needs a revolution like OURS.)
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To: bgill

OHH that be something

Beside we all know Uncle SI was army guy LOL!


11 posted on 08/12/2013 11:43:05 AM PDT by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
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To: Servant of the Cross

This could get good.


12 posted on 08/12/2013 11:43:08 AM PDT by OkiMusashi (Beware the fury of a patient man. --- John Dryden)
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To: cincinnati65

Yep, I want Phil. Direct, smart, thrifty.


13 posted on 08/12/2013 11:44:26 AM PDT by az wildkitten (8 years 'til I retire)
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To: thackney

They show episode where Robinson women threw sewing party they created here come UNCLE SI they sew that apron for Miss katy man who knew that Uncle Si is Martha Stewart of that family LOL!


14 posted on 08/12/2013 11:44:51 AM PDT by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
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To: Servant of the Cross

Mark


15 posted on 08/12/2013 11:46:05 AM PDT by sport
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To: bgill

Uncle Si for POTUS!

 

Hey - Lookie Here. They're way ahead of you - Jack.

 

16 posted on 08/12/2013 11:46:25 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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To: SevenofNine
To predict the abilities and limitations of "Uncle Si" would be very difficult.


17 posted on 08/12/2013 11:47:20 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: SevenofNine

I like when Willie and Jase take Sadie’s BF hunting.


18 posted on 08/12/2013 11:47:30 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: Servant of the Cross

I will never support or vote for anyone who is famous for being on TV or in movies. This rule doesn’t apply if you were famous before WW2. Even if I think they might agree with me.


19 posted on 08/12/2013 11:48:16 AM PDT by GeronL
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To: SevenofNine

Sorry, forgot the link:

PHOTOS Duck Dynasty in Hawaii! The Robertson family surfing and sunning in style
http://starcasm.net/archives/199574

They are all good episodes, all worth watching many times.


20 posted on 08/12/2013 11:48:46 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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