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40th Anniversary of Louisiana Constitution of 1974

January 19, 2014 0 Comments

From 1972 to 1974, 132 delegates met in Baton Rouge to draft a proposed new state constitution. The political pundits said it couldn’t be done. But after many months of research, study, debate, hard work, and ultimately compromise, the delegates from all over the state of all backgrounds and philosophies agreed on a proposed constitution [...]

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Col. Rob Maness Speaks on Senate Candidacy at Reagan Luncheon

January 19, 2014 0 Comments

COL. ROB MANESS, USAF (ret.) brought his candidacy for the United States Senate to Baton Rouge Tuesday with a call to balance the federal government, limit the federal government to its lawful powers, support the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, protect the free enterprise system, and strengthen the national defense. Maness spoke to a [...]

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Herman Cain Campaigns for Paul Dietzel for Congress

January 19, 2014 0 Comments

Former Presidential candidate HERMAN CAIN spoke at rally on behalf of Paul Dietzel II, candidate for U. S. Congress from the Sixth Congressional District, at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge on Friday night. More than 300 people packed into the hotel’s ballroom for the event. Incumbent Congressman Bill Cassidy, who is running for U.S. Senate [...]

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The Nation Is Redder Than the Media Thinks

November 10, 2013 0 Comments

JUST A REMINDER. The counties in RED voted for Romney over Obama in 2012. Do not be discouraged by the left-wing media, the liberal Democrats, or the RINO Republicans! You are not alone in your beliefs! (Does this post mean we think swamps and prairies should vote? No, but it is important to note that [...]

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Let Washington Eat Its Own Cooking!

November 10, 2013 0 Comments

SEN. DAVID VITTER: LET WASHINGTON EAT ITS OWN COOKING. The recent Obamacare rollout has made things crystal clear in Washington — the liberals will stop at nothing to impose their big government agenda on America. I assure you that I’m not going to sit back and watch this trainwreck, I’m going to fight to repeal, [...]

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Tony Perkins to Speak at Ronald Reagan Luncheon

November 10, 2013 0 Comments

TONY PERKINS TO SPEAK AT RONALD REAGAN NEWSMAKER LUNCHEON TUESDAY, NOV. 12. Nationally-known conservative leader Tony Perkins of Baton Rouge will speak on U. S. policy in the Middle East and important issues facing the nation at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon at 12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. in [...]

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Scott Wilson, Barry Ivey Duel For State House Seat March 2

February 13, 2013 0 Comments

READ ENDORSEMENT QUESTIONNAIRES FROM BARRY IVEY, SCOTT WILSON. CENTRAL — With the resignation of State Rep. Clif Richardson (R-Central), two Republican candidates are battling to replace him in a Special Election on Saturday, March 2. Businessman Barry Ivey and Metro Councilman Scott Wilson are working door-to-door, sending out campaign mailings, and sign-waving on street corners. [...]

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Jeff Hughes Sworn in to Louisiana Supreme Court

February 13, 2013 0 Comments

Historic Changes on Court New Justice Jeff Hughes Impressed by Quality Of Colleagues, Finds ‘Very Bright Legal Minds’ by Woody Jenkins NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice and a new Republican majority. On Friday, Bernette Johnson became the first-ever black chief justice of the court, and Jeff Hughes was [...]

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GOP Candidate for House District 65 to Address Reagan Luncheon

February 13, 2013 0 Comments

BATON ROUGE — The Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 19 will hear from the candidate or candidates who have received the Republican endorsement for the upcoming Special Election for the Louisiana House from District 65. Two candidates are vying for the post to replace former Rep. Clif Richardson. Barry Ivey and Scott Wilson [...]

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Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon Set for Tuesday, Oct. 9

September 24, 2012 0 Comments

BATON ROUGE — The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish will hold its monthly Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Café Américain on Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. The meeting is open to registered Republicans, guests, and members of the media. To make reservations, call Richie Edmonds at 225-892-6000

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