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Mayor Nagin: Gov. Blanco Delayed Rescue
newsmax.com ^ | Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 11:38 p.m. EDT

Posted on 09/05/2005 8:52:42 PM PDT by InvisibleChurch

Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 11:38 p.m. EDT Mayor Nagin: Gov. Blanco Delayed Rescue

After days of blaming the federal officials for not responding quickly enough to the Hurricane Katrina crisis, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin praised President Bush on Monday - and charged that Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco had delayed federal rescue efforts by 24-hours.

"I'm so happy that the president came down here," Nagin said of Bush's Friday visit to Louisiana in an interview with CNN. "He came down and saw it, and he put a general on the field. His name is General Honore. And when he hit the field, we started to see action."

But Nagin had harsh words for his state's leaders, telling CNN: "What the state was doing, I don't frigging know. But I tell you, I am pissed. It wasn't adequate." The New Orleans Democrat said he urged Bush to meet privately with Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco during the visit. The meeting took place aboard Air Force One, he said.

After reviewing the crisis with Gov. Blanco, Bush summoned Nagin for a private chat - where, according to Nagin, Bush explained: "Mr. Mayor, I offered two options to the governor. I said . . . I was ready to move today. The governor said she needed 24 hours to make a decision."

Reacting to the governor's footdragging, Nagin lamented: "It would have been great if we could of left Air Force One, walked outside, and told the world that we had this all worked out."

"It didn't happen, and more people died."


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Louisiana
KEYWORDS: blanco; incompetence; katrina; katrinafailures
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To: faithincowboys

I was at a city council meeting today and the subject came up. People there were definately blaming Bush for a slow response.


41 posted on 09/05/2005 9:07:04 PM PDT by BJungNan
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To: InvisibleChurch

Nagin may be right about Blanco - but can anyone tell me what this guy has done since the whole mess, except complain and blame others?


42 posted on 09/05/2005 9:07:20 PM PDT by over3Owithabrain
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To: hoboken109
He sounds very unprofessional, like a hoodlum from the creep! N.O you could've done better then this MORON IDIOT!
43 posted on 09/05/2005 9:07:24 PM PDT by RoseofTexas
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To: ckilmer

I totally agree with your post. There was a total abdication of responsibility and leadership by the mayor and governor. Until help arrived they could have at the minimum provided security and they failed at doing even that.


44 posted on 09/05/2005 9:07:44 PM PDT by KC_Conspirator (This space outsourced to India)
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To: InvisibleChurch

Naggin Nagin is at it again.


45 posted on 09/05/2005 9:08:34 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: InvisibleChurch
After days of blaming the federal officials for not responding quickly enough to the Hurricane Katrina crisis, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin praised President Bush on Monday - and charged that Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco had delayed federal rescue efforts by 24-hours.

Nagin knows which side to be on, and he's taking it. He knows the truth will come out in the wash, and it's not Bush that's going to take the hit. Thank God Bush came in to save those people from their own governor. God bless him.

46 posted on 09/05/2005 9:08:37 PM PDT by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal.")
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To: saquin
I'd really like someone to tell me one productive thing that the Governor of Louisiana did before, during or after this whole catastrophe. She seems to have been completely useless.

She cowered under her desk, sucking her thumb. That's something.

47 posted on 09/05/2005 9:08:43 PM PDT by Mad_Tom_Rackham (Hate yourself? Hate everybody else, too? You'll be at home with the Democrats!)
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To: BJungNan

What city do you live in?


48 posted on 09/05/2005 9:08:59 PM PDT by faithincowboys
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To: RoseofTexas

Looks like he hits the bong a lot to me..
I'd love to be a fly on the wall of Air Force One when Bush had a little talk with him . WEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOO


49 posted on 09/05/2005 9:09:29 PM PDT by hoboken109
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To: dfwgator

Nagin endorsed Jindal in the governor's race over Blanco. That would seem to confirm what you said about them not ever getting along - she probably is holding a grudge against him as well.


50 posted on 09/05/2005 9:09:57 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: BJungNan

Yes, most city council meetings are liberal so that is not a surprise.


51 posted on 09/05/2005 9:10:16 PM PDT by Kay
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To: dfwgator
"I wonder if Blanco was receiving orders on what to do from the DNC?"

You and I are on the same wave length, dfwgator.

52 posted on 09/05/2005 9:10:30 PM PDT by penowa (I've been Quinnoculated, have you?)
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To: InvisibleChurch
"I'm so happy that the president came down here," Nagin said of Bush's Friday visit

Nagin's looking for cover under Bush's coattail. Nagin knows the Governor screwed up. Nagin knows he screwed up. Now, he is trying to shed blame to the Governor, so as to cover up his own screw up.

Neither Mayor Nagin nor Governor Blanco have much to be proud of since the hurricane threat began. Both showed gross negligence, ineptitude and incompetence. Both should be removed from office by the LA voters.
53 posted on 09/05/2005 9:10:46 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Mad_Tom_Rackham

Some women should not try to be leaders. Blanco isn't a leader. The same can be said about some men.


54 posted on 09/05/2005 9:12:28 PM PDT by Kay
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To: TomGuy

The worm is definately starting to turn. I expect by Friday, the MSM will switch from 24/7 Bush bashing to "now is not the time to point fingers" mode.


55 posted on 09/05/2005 9:12:29 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

"I wonder if Blanco was receiving orders on what to do from the DNC?"

Actually, I thnk Blanco is stupid all on her own .. she doesn't need any help ;)


56 posted on 09/05/2005 9:12:31 PM PDT by EDINVA
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To: InvisibleChurch

I'll bet Nagin wishes he remained a Republican.


57 posted on 09/05/2005 9:15:14 PM PDT by Mike Darancette (Mesocons for Rice '08)
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To: Lijahsbubbe
This guy is a real piece of work.

Scum elect scum, trash elect trash. Simply said, that's all there is to it.

58 posted on 09/05/2005 9:17:38 PM PDT by hillary's_fat_a**
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To: InvisibleChurch

Anyone post this on DemocraticUndergound? They were ready to have Nagin run for President.. wonder what they would think now...


59 posted on 09/05/2005 9:17:45 PM PDT by Paradox (Just because we are not perfect, does not mean we are not good.)
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To: dfwgator

Yes.. and not only that, but, I wonder what Jessy Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Elijha Cummings have to say after these new revelations after they have made racial fools of themselves in President Bush.


60 posted on 09/05/2005 9:18:17 PM PDT by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM 53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart , There is no GOD .)
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