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December 12, 2004
Geaux Breaux Geaux!!!!
Democrats should take note. Probably the best chance they have for 2008 to regain the White House is to nominate and truely support John Breaux. The Senator from Louisiana has led an honorable public life. He has a voting record that shows a depth of conviction and a responsibility to public service, and one that's remarkable in the CENTER of the political stream. He bowed out gracefully from the Senate, and even though his son couldn't win his vacated seat, John Breaux left the Senate honorably and with great respect from his constituents.
Breaux is a Democrat that many moderate Republicans can agree with, he's weathered the storms of 7 Presidential Administrations, and has repeatedly been looked at for cabinet positions in Repub. and Dem. administrations. In fact, political commentators often refer to the "John Breaux Era" of bi-partisanship.
He lauds Kennedy and Reagan, he's never had troubles with interns, he's strong enough on defense and he's been a leader when it comes to social policy legislation.
There's one problem. He's from Louisiana. Any politician from Louisiana is going to have a hard time. Louisiana is looked at as one of the most backward of Southern states. It's economy has been in the toilet for decades, the state has a history unparalleled by any other for political corruption and fraud. Let's face it, Louisiana can't even get on board with the rest of the U.S. when it comes to the basic system of law we live under. Yep, Louisiana still adheres to the Napoleonic Code.
Oh, wait? That will appeal nicely to the Francophiles on the Far Left of the political stream.
Look out Hilary, there's another John on the horizon, and he's not the one from N. Carolina.
I should mention that I'm from Louisiana, born and raised in New Orleans, with some time in Alexandria, Covington and other parts of the Pelican State. I should also note that I'm a Republican, but you already knew that. I make note here because I'm biased, I'd like to see another President from Louisiana. The only one we've ever had was Zach, and while he was the "Hero of Buena Vista", his Presidency was lackluster. Well that's not really fair, he died while in office and while the results are inconclusive, the cause of death was probably arsenic poisoning. There's some evidence that he ate a copious amount of iced milk and cherries which may have been contaminated with cholera or typhoid.
Breaux would make me think twice. If it were Breaux versus Guiliani, I'd go with Rudy. However, if it were Breaux versus Frist? I'd probably vote for Breaux.
--Jason
Posted by JasonColeman at December 12, 2004 4:24 PM
