tdelatte's Blog

Tracy, I don't doubt the state would have been better off had Mr. (Gov.-elect) Jindal been elected four years ago.

Louisiana has one of the weirdest election schemes in the nation, with the top 2 vote getters (regardless of party) placed on the runoff one month later, unless one of the candidates reaches the magic 50 percent + 1 plateau as Jindal did. I think this scheme actually leads a voter in the state, as well as the candidates themselves, to consider positions and person, as opposed to party affiliation.

In many ways, the party separation is self-imposed. While I happen to lean right (okay, perhaps “lean” is not a valid operating word), I make it a point to read, watch, and consider candidates based on positions and character, giving less credence to party affiliation. I have voted for Democrats before (not many), as there have been times when the Democrat had a better vision or character than the Republican running.

At any rate, regarding Jindal’s win yesterday, better late than never. Congratulations, Louisiana, for transcending both race and party.

Tracey , there is no such thing as a "lone blogger" . there are bloggers who don't join in and bloggers that put themself out there .

but your assertion that the dems&reps seperation isn't as wide as we make it out to be is correct . certainly we should vote for the best person , regardless of party affiliation, that's the smart thing to do .

but , unfortunately ,the fly in that ointment is that politicians now don't represent government of the people , for the people . too much special interest and money making schemes to worry about what the people want , some part of that comes from life time politicians greasing the wheels

I vote for the person who will do the best job for my area and the country, that's usually Republican.
Democrates are all for social services which cost every tax payer hard earned money so the lazy bums can continue to sit on theirs.
I may vote Democrate again if one can show they really care about this country and the LEGAL citizens. That will never happen.

You are right on the Democrat description...but way, way off on the Republican:

Republicans are the fascists, striving to supply more and more government entitlements for businesses unwilling to work for what they think they should have. Convincing people their lives should be 'fair', as decided by government.