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Gov. Bobby Jindal vetoed a legislative pay raise Monday in an abrupt reversal of his week-long stance that he would allow the salary increase to become law.
The governor acknowledged that the veto of the raise — a more than doubling of legislators’ pay that was supposed to kick in today — means he is breaking his word to legislators. He said he expects them to be angry with him.
“I clearly made a mistake by telling the Legislature that I would allow them to handle their own internal affairs. … I am correcting my mistake,” Jindal said during a news conference at the State Capitol.
The veto prompted organizers of a recall drive against Jindal to drop their efforts.
The pay raise legislation’s author, state Sen. Ann Duplessis, said she plans to let the issue die with the veto.
Duplessis, D-New Orleans, said the people behind the public outcry are not in favor of any kind of raise.
“I will not continue to create this circus,” Duplessis said. “There was outrage, but I think it was orchestrated outrage.”
The pay raise was easily the most controversial measure to emerge from the legislative session that recently wrapped.
There was a tremendous public outcry against the raise, leading to recall efforts against Jindal as well as five legislators, including the House speaker and two Baton Rouge lawmakers. Protesters greeted Jindal in Shreveport last week.
From the moment the controversial measure hit his desk, Jindal blasted the raise as excessive. But he also was steadfast in his refusal to veto the measure.
He appeared to have a change of heart over the weekend, if not sooner, when the raise became interview fodder on national television.
Jindal told CNN Sunday that there was still time to stop the raise. He had until July 8 to veto the measure that generated the harshest criticism the governor has experienced in his six-month term.
Duplessis said the media confused people into thinking all legislators are wealthy.
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Orchestrated, Ms Duplessis??? Are you so arrogant that YOU can't (or don't) want to understand thousands of voters were outraged by this issue? Oh, and don't think Bobby wasn't feeling the heat, either. The negative national press finally got to him. Of course, there are many folks who think it actually was their calls and emails that made him change his mind. Nada.
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His decision is just FLIP FLOP.
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unbelivable that this woman is a state senator
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Why is Jindal sweating so much in tha picture? It looks like he was running windsprints in a steel mill in the bottom of an active volcano.
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Ms Duplessis may not be wealthy now, but in a few years she will be because all politicians are on the take and she is no different.. If you cant get by on 143.00 a day per diem and 6000.00 other expense money and the 16,700. salary then dont run for the office.. Gov. Jindal felt the pressure from the people...80% were against the pay raise and that had a lot to do with his decision to veto...The other legislators that voted for the raise should be recalled or at least be petitioned to be recalled. The people won this round but there will be more issues that we will be faced with..
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I'll STILL sign a recall against Jindal. Sure, he F I N A L L Y did the right thing, but it was like pulling teeth. He sold us a bill of goods. He's not a reformer. He's just a politician. This situation reminds me of somebody who gets caught and then begs for forgivness, not because he's sorry, but because he got caught. I voted for Bobby Jindal..........but NEVER AGAIN !
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Why isn't there a recall for Ms Duplessis or any Democrats? I agree that the Republicans who voted for this pay raise should be ashamed of themselves. Their votes make reform more difficult for Jindal. If they had voted "no" and agreed with him that it was excessive and should be an election issue, there would have been no need for all the infighting. Yes, Jindal is a politician with ambition but he is also a smart, articulate, honorable man. He knew that he would have to make a hard choice. The fact that he made the right one gives me hope. The big winners in this whole mess are the People of Louisiana.
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Please go, Ms. Duplessis, please go now. Louisiana does not need leaders like you.
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Thank heaven for small favors.... Louisiana still has a chance to shine! Thanks Bobby!
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Why is it only Republican candidates were marked for petitions? Ms Duplessis should have been the first on the list. If I remember my history correctly - our founding fathers were not paid for there participation in securing our independence - in fact they faced death as traitors. The least we can expect from our modern day legislators is honesty and a willingness to sacrifice their time to make a better place for the people of Louisiana to stay and raise their families. If something is not done to improve schools, training and the pay scale for the common man, there will be no need of a legislative body because an exodus from this state will not be stopped.
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It was so nice to see our governor take a break between national tv interviews and actually act like a governor, instead of hiding in the fourth floor office paid for by the taxpayers, surrounded by the staff paid for by the taxpayers, all the time running for a higher office and ignoring Louisiana.
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Well it sounds like someone needs to start a recall on Ms. Duplessis, or maybe she like the other pond scum will just walk away. not goin to happen unless we all stand together and make it happen.
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"Greedy, greedy, greedy"? Yes. The legislators acted like a bunch of rowdy kids whose parents went away for the weekend and left them home alone. "Orchestrated"? It's called democracy, Ms. Duplessis. You should have learned all about it in civics class, dear. I sincerely hope that the democrats that put this representative and others into office will have the hindsight to not re-elect them come the next term, especially since they couldn't be bothered with a recall petition.
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Sounds just like Charlie Browns teaches, "mwa-mwa-mwa"
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What national news? FoxNews or Cnn online did not have an article about the story on their web site.
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Is there a way to block the recalls on democrats through the DNC? Is Duplessis getting cloat torpedoing the governor? Will she be awarded something? She looked happy as a clam on T.V. after the veto, I found it a bit weird. Why did she look so self satisfied? So self justified? even after her self picked Christmas gift was taken away? Louisiana politics is a strange mix.
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Let me get this straight: some folks who voted for him are now praising Jindal for not breaking a very specific campaign promise anyway? Puh-leease. Also, before the veto he "shares" the people's anger, and now he plants the idea that the legislators may take their anger out on the public? Anything to deflect anger from himself, naturally.... I really hope McCain taps him, since I'd take so much pleasure in voting against him again, and should the unthinkable happen at least we'd get a new governor.
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Great Move by the Governor. I don't care two cents if it was late, he did the RIGHT thing in the end. Our young reformist governor almost got bullied around. ALMOST. Give the guy a break and let's move forward. He did exactly what the people wanted and stood up for us, the voters. That's ALL we can ask for. Good for Bobby Jindal and Great for Louisiana.
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sugar524, You ask why there's no recall petition for Duplesis? Given the demographics of her senate district, both racially and by party affilliation, I feel she is safe.
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Let's keep this discussion going. What the beep has gone on here?
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If anyone needs to be recalled it's Ann Duplessis. That woman is out of touch to say the least. Perhaps her connection to the public wouldn't be so muffled if she were to trade in her mercedes for a corolla. Orchestrated? Please. The public does pay attention and aren't the bleeting sheep you think us to be. RECALL ANN DUPLESSIS!!!
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He vetoed it, folks, so let's give the Governor some slack. Haven't you ever made a mistake? Sure he made one, he ADMITTED it , and he DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT - which is more than I can say for most of us (especially our elected officials.) Give Bobby a chance... he's new to state politics and is still learning how things work around here. (But good golly, I think he's getting the hang of it!)
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THANK YOU Bobby! I will not sign the recall petition against you now.
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GOOD FOR YOU GOVERNOR for holding out on your VETO. For once the people of this state stood firm and stood together for the benefit of the state! If the Governor would have vetoed this immediately, then we would have been no better off then before. It is time we stop depending on the Government to do what is right for the people of LA. You know that doesn't work! Thank you to all who stood up, e-mailed, phoned, faxed, etc to make your voice heard. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! Also, our Governor was clearly blackmailed by the people we put in office. Keep the recalls coming! They need to get out! Heck, your average, hard working, tax paying citizen has more common sense to run the legislature then what's in there. My Legislator is "Foil" and you better believe I am still signing that petition! Everything that was passed (27 pages on the internet) was a huge step forward for the state of LA. Please read it!!!!
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I am native of Louisiana (now residing in Texas) and have mixed feelings about the pay raise. I believe that Legislatures are paid too low and should have some level of a pay raise, doubling is a little excessive however. It also is incredulous that the outrage is not aimed at Ms. Duplessis for HER part of the bill; after all, SHE is the author!!! I respect Governor Jindal for his reasoned approach and veto, and outraged that the BR Advocate would use the picture in the story that is TOTALLY biased in its image (confused, tired and sweating), could you not have found a better pictures. This is not the first time the BRA has used an unfavorable picture of the Governor, or many other Republicans as well. Your bias seems to grow each day!
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Duplessis, Orchestrated? Ann, surely you have heard the expression "it is not over until the fat lady sings." Well, we still have 3½ years left of the Governor and all legislators that are seated, so I guess that poor lady will be singing her heart out for a long time! Yes, the legislators are angry with us and Jindal but they will make their move later. And Aaron I too noticed what appeared to be sweat on Bobby's brow in the photo but he was sweating out his next move and how it would effect and benefit him. I will continue to say he is trying to redo his national image but by now it seems he would have learned not to be on so many talk shows letting his fast talking get him in trouble. Still think not only the Republicans should have had recalls on them but also the Democrats that went along with this deal. Promises, Promises, I guess the definition of the word I know has recently changed and no one told me. Was good to see him veto this bill but let's wait and see!!!
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little bobby done the right thing..... for little bobby
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Please everyone on the Ann Duplessis recall issues read WP comment at 0753 hours. It is a no brainer as to why she is not being recalled. New Orleans
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Also on the Ann Duplessis issues. Her being from New Orleans should explain everything people just think about it.
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All Jindal has shown is that he recognizes the correct answer when beaten over the head with it. Duplessis is equally clueless.
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Aaron, because he is at a festival in the picture with a suite and tie on and it was about 90 outside that day. Also he was probably feeling a little bit of heat from this whole mess.
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I'm looking at some of the babies coming out with "He lied to me!" Can it be so simply that these people are just that immature. It's like a kid was told "You can have some cookies." by the mom and couldn't stop until the mom said "o.k., you have to stop, that's too many cookies, no more cookies for you." then the kid said "You lied to me!" Can it just be that Louisiana politics attracts too many immature people? Look at Baldone and Duplessis. Baldone is from a district where a lot of people work hard and this is what they get to represent them? Duplessis is from a district where a lot of people don't see their way out. Duplessis and her lot don't want them to undoubtedly. Jindal your problem was judging other people by your morals, you would have stopped with the cookies. Bless your niave soul. But now you see how bad others can be. When you let them have cookies, set the limit. You can have two cookies, not the whole jar.
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"Orchestrated," listen to yourself Ms. Ann Duplessis. You sound like a arrogrant little old lady. You should be on the recall list. As for Governor Jindal, I am excited that he stepped up and vetoed the bill. However, he will not get my vote again. I am very unpleased with how long it took him to make his decision. Afterall, he continue to state that he would allow this pay raise to go through. What will happen in the future, do we have to continue emailing, writing the governor, placing phone calls, etc. to stop the governor from making the wrong decisions. We shouldn't have to do this. He is the GOVERNOR. I was fooled once but I will not be fooled twice. You know the saying to this.
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RECALL DUPLESSIS!
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My opinion... This was all planned to get attention. Have you ever heard of Negative Attention Seeking in Children? That is where a child feels he or she is not getting enough attention, so the do things which they know will get them in trouble.. so at least then, they will get some attention. Look at him, all in the news. A Media Trick, well planned and thought out. The recall has now been recanted. And there is good ole boy Bobby Jindal, all over the news.. grandstanding. This man is evil, he will lead our state to much suffering by the people. This man will harm a LOT of good, hardworking men and women... but mostly he will harm thousands of children. Yes Children... they are the collateral damage, when he attacks the adults, the children loose. Citizens for Legislative Change... http://www.cfcamerica.org
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Here’s my take on the Governor Jindal. He made one mistake and it was a major mistake. He made conflicting promises to two groups. He promised the legislature that he wouldn’t veto the pay raise if they passed one. He promised the voters in his gubernatorial campaign that he wouldn’t allow the legislature to vote themselves a pay raise that took effect before they had to face the voters. After the legislators passed a pay raise doing exactly that, Governor Jindal was in a position of breaking one promise or the other. Given the choice he had at that point, I would rather he break his promise to the legislators than to the people of Louisiana.
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Ann Duplessis wanted the original pay raise so that she could make her sole living off the people of Louisiana. While she may or may not benefit otherwise from her position, it was apparently clear that her intention was to not have any other need of income other than her "part-time" job at the capitol. This is not about attracting fine public servants. It is about making as much as you can before you get voted or term limited out. She is obviously as corrupt as they come and Speaker Tucker needs to be gone too for letting this happen. I'm still looking for a recall petition to sign for Franklin Foil too. The veto does nto excuse their greedy behavior.
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Are you all blind...Jindal is a coward he was obviously for the bill until so much criticism, threats and etc were too much for him to handle as a man...Duplessis term is temporary hello, she was making it more attractive for the future of the LA legislature.
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He cut a deal to get his pet bills through (voucher, creationism, etc) and it backfired on him. Someone needs to print the details of what happened in the waning hours of the session on the house side, when the Jindal administration tried a first time (unsuccessfully), and a second time (successfully) to amend a completely unrelated bill to include protections agains publice disclosure of documents, etc in the Governor's office. He is smoke and mirrors, totally self-absorbed and always looking for the next job.
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Jindal - you did the right thing!
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Duplessis, you are the one being GREEDY, GREEDY, GREEDY. Do you think we are all that dumb? If you can't afford to be a legislator, get out of the way because there won't be any problem in finding someone to take your place, I GUARANTEE that!
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The man’s word is like the wind, you just never know which way it will go! Go to http://www.recallbobby.com/ and cast your vote on whether the recall should be stopped, I vote No continue on!!!!!
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Thank you again Gov. Jindal!!!! This time you acted like a real governor, reacting to the will of your people. That is what elected officials are supposed to do, right??? I wish ALL our legislators felt that way. And, Ms. Duplessis--we know all of you have other jobs. Maybe not rich, but well off enough to campaign for this office for some reason. And Mr. Ben Nevers himself said "This pay raise would assure that others that are not rich could afford to have these jobs. " To me, this means that right now there are no "poor" people in the legislature. As for you Ms. Duplessis--I am glad you are letting it drop--it was insane greed to begin with. I know that and you know that. The difference is--I pay, you collect!!! Now let's get on with the state's business. If you can't afford the job, stay at home or at your bank.
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LOL - Duplessis almost "got hers"!! She needs to be kicked to the curb!!
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This is what happened Jindal promised the legislators that he would go along with their pay raises if they raised the salary of his Economic Team the largest being over a $92,000 raise. After recall petition targeted Jindal he went back on his promise to the legislators not to VETO their raise. In the meantime as reported in The Advocate "Pay raises included in HB1 will push Moret’s salary to $320,000 a year and Grissom’s to $237,500. Another $52,564 is included for “related benefits” for the two, according to Legislative Fiscal Office documents." So much for promises kept by Jindal. WHERE IS THE RECALL PETITION.
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Gov. Jindal made the right decision. I am so glad the voter's have finally stood up and voiced concern. But, I also commend the govenor for making voter's think, for making the voter's finallly take action . It is refreshing. We keep re-electing those who do not have the public interest at heart but rather their own. Politicians pass laws every day that effect our daily lives and do not ever consider the effects of such actions before they do. I hope now, we as voter's think before we vote. History so far has written that it takes a jail to rid us of our politicians, why should we expect any honorable actions now. Maybe now we can use the term - Publc Servant and mean it. .
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Ms Duplessis is not being recalled (yet) because all her voters are also on the take. As I read above--New Orleans, in a word--doesn't that ring a bell?? Compare the flood victims of New Orleans to the ones in Iowa and Missouri. Don't hear them screaming about "govment help"!!!!
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A word to rickyt and all the other Jindal bashers; Everyone is justified in being a little miffed at how Jindal handled the situation. However, I see absolutely no criticism, from you, of any of the Legislators. You people are obviously all Ann Duplessis supporters and are like kids who don't get their way on the playground. You just whine then take your ball and go home.
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The more I read on these blogs the more I'm amazed at the people of Louisiana. Talk about a bunch of uninformed, ignorant, self loathing fools you are. With a less than stellar voter turnout for each election, you have elected the Legislature you deserve. Ann Duplessis was probably trying to get all she could before someone figured out she's a fraud and a con artist unable to serve her district with honesty and integrity. But alas, you fools will probably re-elect her. (see. William Jefferson, Ray Nagin, Mary Landrieu)
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fritz, perhaps you should remove the mirror that is in front of your face so you can see to whom you are talking
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"It is a no brainer as to why she is not being recalled. New Orleans" Nice dog whistle you have there, Craig. Did you remember to pay your John Birch dues this year?
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I am extremely grateful that the outrageous pay raise has been vetoed. I hope that those who are in office do not take their frustration out on the people of this state either directly or indirectly ... They need to remember that just as recall efforts can be organized, votes are needed in order to have another term. When our teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers have adequate pay to support their families at something other than poverty level in EVERY parish in the state, when our schools actually rank something other than last in comparison to the rest of the nation, THEN they can feel free to reward themselves monetarily. Until then, you put yourselves on the ballot in order to lead this state to a new place at the a very public rate of pay. Accept it as that is all that this state can afford at this time. Or keep your names off of the ballot. But I do find it extremely odd that not one Democrat was identified for recall. What is up with that????
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DUPLESSIS - GET OVER YOURSELF, do your poor constituents a favor and step down. If you can't AFFORD to work for them, then find another job where you can....but hey, that would mean you have to work 52 weeks out of the year.....I'm pretty sure you wouldn't want to do that. I feel SORRY for the people of your district to have a no good, selfish, pompous fool representing them in the legislature. What a pity you even got elected at all!
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Recall Ann? lol like that is going to happen. The only way that might even get legs is if the checks and food stamp cards went dry. Remember these are the same people that voted to re-elect Nagin and Jefferson. Now I think there are what 5 Jeffersons under indictment all at once. Yeah those voters are really intouch with the rest of society lol. She could probably run over a white guy on camera, take FBI bribes and allow her own constiuents to drown and be re-elected. Pretty sure that she is your typical vote farmer.
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Jindal does not want the public angry with him and neither does he want legislators upset. The public got this one over, but what you have to realize is that this man has another three years or so to work with these people so he is going to have to do something to make up for that. In the end, everyone loses at some point. Just wait and see.
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Haymaker-The title of this article is “Jindal vetoes pay raise”, so I’m addressing that! I’m 110% against this pay raise and have adamantly stated that. For me to praise anyone especially a politician for keeping his word is not in my character! I actually took the time a few days ago and drafted this before the veto and emailed my friends and posted it on line. So please don’t judge me because you don’t know me! Have any of you read the pay raise bill at http://www.recallbobby.com/? They have adjusted their salary so that it is now a percentage of the U.S. congress. A legislature will get 30% of the annual salary for members of the U.S. Congress, presidents, speakers and chairman will get a higher percentage. The annual salary for members of the U.S. Congress is now $169,300. So their salary is $50,790.00 annually, not including $500 per month expense allowance, mileage and per dium which I understand is $151 per day, not bad for a part time job. Another interesting fact is per dium has been amended to not only be allowed during session and special session but also during the interim, I’m sure they would not abuse the term “interim”. An interesting fact: U.S. Congress approved the law making its pay raises automatic in 1989, giving legislators an easy way to avoid tough votes that could hurt them during re-election campaigns. Since then, congressional salaries have nearly doubled, from $89,500 to now $169,300.
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HECK!!! Jindal is still a LIAR and a HYPO-CRIT, as far as I am concerned---He still did augmentfully LIED about this campaign promise---It took a Citizen "UPRISING" to finally have him veto that Bill concerning the "GREEDY LEGISLATORS' DOUBLE-THEIR-SALARIES-RAISE, that all of them took faith of obtaining at the expense of the hard working voting taxpayers of this state---YES, even those who voted against the Bill should be voted out next election, because none, of both chambers of the Legislature, ever protested nor debated against that Bill---We, as voting humans and taxpayers of this State, should always remember the LIES, (By JINDAL), and the GREED, (By the LEGISLATORS-ALL)!!! I suggest that everyone be on the "look-out" for the fireworks during the remaining days, months, and years of this term, by everyone concern---JINDAL vs LEGISLATORS, will probably be the "bout" of the week, if not the "bout of the day", as time goes on and the taxpayers will be the LOSERS, like usual, for there will NEVER be any ETHICS REFORM or any other for or REFORM in this State, unless the voting POPULACE, (the people, themselves take things into their own hands), initiate such REFORMS of any kind, but voting PROPERLY, the people who will be working for the voting PUBLIC!!! Just as a reminder, please know that the FIREWORKS during the rest of this term of Office for the Governor and the LEGISLATORS, will be a lot more "grand-er" and "grandiose" than the fireworks during our JUL:Y 4, 2008 celebrations going on through-out the State and this Country---Louisiana, like usual will shine as a "dark streak" across the skies of our Society, because "We, the People" forget, (and even forgive), way too much, especially where politics are concerned, weighing heavily on our lives as taxpaying Citizens---HAPPY JULY 4th---Sidney Touchet....
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o.k. all i want to know does anyone know when he will sign the bill for the $1000 for EBR support workers?
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Haymaker- I didn’t vote for him because when in Washington representing the taxpayers of Louisiana he voted NO for Medicare negotiating directly with the pharmaceutical companies. So we have a failing system funded by our tax dollars vs two huge private entities, pharmaceutical and insurance companies. Let’s see who would you vote for? Apparently his priorities are not with the tax payers or his constituents but with politicians and big business. So if you’re so informed you would surely be aware of his voting history. I’m disabled so every month I’m reminded of this when I go to the pharmacy, yes it left a bad taste in my mouth for Jindal!
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Some of you still want to recall Jindal.... interesting. Please do us all a favor and make sure you've thought through the implications of 4 years of Mitch Landrieu as your governor before you sign that petition. If your argument is simply "anything is better than this liar!", or something similar, I'd suggest you are having an emotional, rather than a rational response.
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@Brant...please educate yourself. Lieutant Governor Mitch Landreau would not automically become governor. A new election would have to be held.
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"Duplessis said the media confused people into thinking all legislators are wealthy.".... Then why are they all receiving the same amount of pay increase?
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@TT Yes your correct a new election would be held but Mitch would be a sit in governor until then.
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@Caleb...That means he would serve as interim. According to Brant, we would be stuck with him for 4 years which is totally false...
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Here's why there's no recall against Duplessis. Her constituents are poor minorities that don't pay significant taxes and thus don't care if the rest of OUR money is going to this bs. Never mind the fact that she's not working to help her own poor constituents, she also has to take money from the rest of the state, too. It's unfortunate, but Duplessis is safe. Stupid and greedy, but safe.
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TT - if Jindal was recalled, Landrieu would automatically become governor until a new election was held in 2011. Check the SOS web site.
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Still no criticism of ANY Legislator from rickyt. Apparently just an excuse to rant against Jindal. You're right, about the title of the article, but Legislators authored then voted for it...........a small detail you so conveniently choose to ignore. Your spots are showing! And about the TITLE of the artilcle...............neither the title OR contents mentions anything about congress OR medicare OR pharmaceutical companies OR insurance companies. You obviously have a very narrow, specific axe to grind with Jindal.
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@ Sidney Touchet- I like what you said "We the People" forget, (and even forgive), way too much”. Like you I come from the old school where your “word” is everything! Apparently some people and Jindal do not live by those values! I have yet to hear him address or mention his promise that he made to the people via his campaign brochure to veto “Any increase in salary approved by the Legislature should take effect after the next election so the public can decide who deserves that compensation”. I find it very sad that people have lowered their values to the point where this is acceptable behavior and now Jindal is a hero! The pay raise was a joke and so is Jindal but I’m not laughing!
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To Ann Duplesis: How can you ever be a state senator and who in their right mind would vote for you? You can kiss your re-election goodbye. It's sad that people LIKE YOU represent us. To Gov. Bobby Jindal: Your decision to veto came too little, too late. The great citizens of Louisiana will NEVER forget this horrible mistake you made. The only reason I think you vetoed was because you saw how aggrivated and frustrated your voters were. You were in hot water and you couldn't handle it. You say you want ethics reform, that's a load of b.s.
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@ Haymaker-I have already said that “I’m 110% against this pay raise and have adamantly stated that”. Had you looked a little closer you would have saw it, I blame everyone in both the State Senate and Legislature that voted for this pay raise. But mostly I blame Jindal for not keeping his word! You see unlike you my word means everything to me, apparently you don’t live by those values! So if your goal is to draw attention away Bobby Jindal not keeping his word your wasting your time!
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@ rickyt - He kept his word. He said he would veto a pay raise and he did.
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As Mr. Touchet said so eloquently “HECK!!! Jindal is still a LIAR and a HYPO-CRIT, as far as I am concerned---He still did augmentfully LIED about this campaign promise---It took a Citizen "UPRISING" to finally have him veto that Bill concerning the "GREEDY LEGISLATORS' DOUBLE-THEIR-SALARIES-RAISE.
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Then, by your own analysis of Jindal's decision making process, you, rickyt are also a liar when you say Jindal did not keep his word. The only thing he lied about was NOT vetoeing the pay raise. So judging from your discontent, you must have wanted the pay raise to pass.
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"Joe," you stated, Never mind the fact that she's not working to help her own poor constituents, she also has to take money from the rest of the state, too." I agree with you to some degree in regards to your post. It's a shame that the people of Duplessis' district has to endure having someone who is self-centered and could care less about them. But for you BLAME them for voting her is as bad as her "not working for them." My heart goes out to people who are trapped in poor schools with poor representation...such as Duplesses! And on top of that, a governor who is afraid to confront these issues head-on.
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Trish, it's left-wing simpletons like you that make me very angry. I am sick and tired of Republicans being mercilessly attacked by the voters with their bogus recall petitions, and I can't believe so many people want to recall Governor Jindal, a man who has brought HONOR to the governor's mansion. The recall was never warranted in the first place, and now you losers want to recall him even after the veto? This isn't about good government, this is about a left-wing crusade to rid the governor's mansion of a honest man who is doing the right thing and put an EWE clone in, because that's what Mitchell Landrieu is. Loser-ana deserves to rot in its own filth.
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Bobby's decision to veto makes me feel even more encouraged about our governor. We knew the whole time that he opposed this bill, but he cared so much about our state that he didn't want his plans for change to get stalled because our disgusting legislature wanted a a few extra bucks, so he decided to let them do their thing. I think the actions that he took shows that he now beleives in the power of the people, and he should act according to his own convictions.
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Is any senator or representative forced to take that job? They knew what it paid before they took the job. If they don't like it, don't take it.
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Former Republican, keep reading there boy, come boy, good boy. I am not the only one who believes that. David Steinle, PROUD REPUBLICAN, man Dave this is getting scary I agree with you again.
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Why no recall on democrats? This is what they keep saying all over and the only response is "We have something else better to do?" I agree with recalling the Republicans who went along with this mess out of greed, but the democrats behind this, doing the same thing get off scot-free? Makes you wonder where the recall is coming from? DNC? We should ONLY RE-ELECT PEOPLE OPPOSED TO THIS FROM THE START, regardless of party. This will tell you who's hands are really clean. YOU WANT TO START A WEBSITE THAT HOLDS PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS -DO IT FOR REAL. Otherwise I don't want to just be played, Don't talk to me.
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Why is there no recall on Duplessis? Because none of the voters in her district have gone down to the Clerk of Courts office to file one. Same reason with the other Democrat legislators. All it takes is for people who care enough to go and do something about it. Your local Clerk of Court office can be found by looking in the blue pages of your local phone book....or call the library info line, they can point it out as well. If you live in those districts where there is no recall petition, go start one.
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Thank You "Britton" for giving information needed to get the ball started in that district! Knowledge is power and without it, the people perish.
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I say It's not over yet. There is still the matter of a possible override by the legislature. And ballots will be MAILED- they don't even have to meet- just check a box and mail it in. I would say there is a HUGE possibility of an override. Maybe the protest rally should still be held to protest the legislators who voted for this bill.
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@TT and Caleb - this was covered by Sam's post, but to quote Article 4, Section 14 of the State Constitution, "§14. Vacancy in Office of Governor Section 14. When a vacancy occurs in the office of governor, the order of succession shall be (1) the elected lieutenant governor, (2) the elected secretary of state, (3) the elected attorney general, (4) the elected treasurer, (5) the presiding officer of the Senate, (6) the presiding officer of the House of Representatives, and then (7) as provided by law. The successor shall serve the remainder of the term for which the governor was elected."
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Those people are there to vote on important issues and to decide who gets funds for important programs that benefit people in dire need not to pad their own pockets at our expense. I know that the salaries they already get are suficient for the the work they do. Lets get real we would all like to be able to vote that our salary be tripled but in the real world we all understand that doing so is JUST NOT RIGHT!!!
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Thank you DRAMSEY17-one of the few on here that saw the bigger picture. The picture keeps getting clearer everyday.....I suggest we all stay tuned.
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OMG. This is just a memo to some of y'all....Walmart has a giant sale of diapers going on right now. I suggest some of you go change yours. It almost sounds like a bunch of politicians in here bickering about silly stuff. Yeah, the pay raise was a joke. And yes, Duplessis needs to go.
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Cmon Bobby Swindel.. make up your mind! whats it gonna be boy?!
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