I wish more people would take a look at Buddy Roemer, former governor of Louisiana, and US Congressman. Got into trouble by opposing the Red River Navigation Project which is probably the kind of government boondogle that many of us would be against. Recently gave a really interesting speach/history lesson on the role of tarrifs in US prosperity, with definite comments regarding China and our debt. He has years of business experience, founded two banks, and has done business in person in China.
I like Buddy but he’s got the “I lost to David Duke in the primary.” monkey on his back. He was a good governor but the spoiler extreme nutters pushed their kook. That election was so bad that Edwin Edwards actually used “Vote for the crook, it’s important” as a campaign slogan.
Here’s some good reading about the wild and crazy gubernatorial election of 91.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/07/edwin_edwards_buddy_roemer_and.html