I’ve been active in conservative Louisiana politics for 35 years. I know most all the players, or at least the key “movement conservative” types. None of us had ever heard of this guy. No letters to the editor, he wasn’t around during the Tea Party rallies we had down here, never saw him at area police jury or city council meetings - nothing.
I prefer to vote for and support people who’ve proven themselves. Riser I knew, and he’s got a good voting record in the Louisiana Legislature.
We conservatives here in the 5th District got snookered.
Sadly a lot of people get taken in by ANYONE who claims to be a “tea party insurgent” whether evidence backs this up or not.
“I prefer to vote for and support people who’ve proven themselves.”
I agree with you. So many people will reject anyone with a record in the state legislature (omg they might have one or 2 bad votes out of an otherwise excellent record) or any “establishment” support. They prefer random people who up and decide to run for Congress one day after having zero previous political involvement, as long as they loudly proclaim how “tea party” they are and how they are “not a career politician”.
Especially on immigration. A lot of the southern legislatures have passed immigration laws and have to see through the BS.
Whereas a businessman might be focussed on the cheap labor aspect.
Abb, I’m not in La 5th...hell of a preface...Riser lost because he was Jindal’s pick to replace Alexander. It all seemed shady since Alexander was newly elected...didn’t pass the smell test.
Who’s gonna trust the Gov after he picked John Alario to be the senate pres....
Just wish Hannity, and Limbaugh would do due diligence on young bobby.