LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON KAMALA HARRIS’ VP PICK MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ
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August 6, 2024
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LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON KAMALA HARRIS’ VP PICK MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ
Chair Gaines: We are “ready to fight strongly alongside a Harris-Walz ticket”
BATON ROUGE, LA — Following today’s news of Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement that she has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the 2024 Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee, Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Randal Gaines today issued the following statement:
“Already this morning, countless Louisianans are enthusiastically sounding their excitement and support for adding Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to our 2024 Democratic ticket.
“Like me, Tim Walz served our country for more than two decades as an Army National Guard leader, also working in disaster response postings, like I did during Hurricane Katrina. He is a former teacher, coach, and extremely accomplished congressman and governor. Our current Louisiana statewide elected officials could learn a lot from his steadfast governing, coalition building, and effective policies that greatly help working families, women, and children.
“Some pundits claim that vice presidential picks don’t matter, but this year, it’s clear that it’s never mattered more against the threats Donald Trump and J.D. Vance pose to our democracy and our future. The Louisiana Democratic Party is ready to fight strongly alongside a Harris-Walz ticket this fall as we stand poised to make immense progress for our country and our state.”
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LOUISIANA DNC DELEGATION OVERWHELMING ENDORSES VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS
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July 21, 2024
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LOUISIANA DNC DELEGATION OVERWHELMING ENDORSES VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS
Chair Gaines: “We look forward to a productive, energizing, historic convention”
BATON ROUGE, LA — This evening, the Louisiana delegation to the Democratic National Convention met virtually, and by an overwhelming majority vote, officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be our 2024 Democratic Presidential Nominee.
Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Randal Gaines, who also chairs the Louisiana delegation to the convention, shared the following:
“We are grateful to President Joe Biden for his remarkable leadership, and we are committed to honoring his legacy by working tirelessly this fall to keep the White House in Democratic hands. I am proud to share that Louisiana’s Democratic delegates will join President Biden in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as our nominee. It’s time we come together, and by throwing our full support behind her, we can beat Donald Trump again and continue Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishments and progress for our country. We look forward to a productive, energizing, and historic convention in which we nominate the first black woman as our Democratic nominee.”
The Democratic National Convention will occur from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois. Vice President Harris and any individual seeking the presidential nomination must qualify to receive votes from convention delegates. The Louisiana delegation joins President Joe Biden, Congressman Troy Carter, and other significant organizations and elected officials in endorsing Vice President Harris.
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LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WITHDRAWING FROM 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE
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July 21, 2024
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LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WITHDRAWING FROM 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Chair Gaines: “We will honor his legacy by beating Trump this November”
BATON ROUGE, LA — Following today’s news of Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not seek re-election as President, Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Randal Gaines today issued the following statement:
“I, and all Louisiana Democrats, would like to thank President Joe Biden for his remarkable leadership. After we win this year’s election, history will remember Joe Biden and his outstanding record of progress for our country, his dedication to American democracy, and as one of the greatest Presidents in the history of America.
“We are confident that Joe Biden’s legacy will inspire his successor to preserve and continue to advance his transformative economic, international, and legislative accomplishments, and that he will employ his experience and vast knowledge to ensure that Vice President Kamala Harris will continue to deliver tremendous leadership for our great nation as our next president.
“Joe Biden’s choice to step aside and endorse Kamala Harris isn’t just a leadership change; it’s a bold statement of our party’s future direction. Kamala Harris is now at the forefront of our battle against the extreme right-wing agenda that threatens our democracy, our rights, and our values — and we will honor Joe Biden’s legacy, and the decision that he has made today, by throwing our full support behind her in beating Donald Trump again this November.
We will reunite, realign, and refocus as a party, and continue to advance forward, stronger and more determined than ever.”
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CONGRESSMAN TROY CARTER REACTS TO PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ANNOUNCEMENT TO NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION
| CONGRESSMAN TROY CARTER REACTS TO PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ANNOUNCEMENT TO NOT SEEK RE-ELECTIONNEW ORLEANS – On Sunday, U.S. Congressman Troy A. Carter (D- New Orleans) responded to the news of President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek re-election. Congressman Carter released the following statement: “President Joe Biden’s legacy stands as a testament to his unparalleled commitment to our nation. As a Senator, Joe Biden was a steadfast advocate for civil rights, voting rights, and the rule of law. His dedication to these principles was unwavering,” said Congressman Troy Carter. Click here for a copy of the entire release |
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves reverses course, says he won’t run for another term
Last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision clearing the way for Louisiana to move forward with the new majority-Black 6th Congressional District was a huge victory for Democrats, and a positive turning point in the future direction of this state.
Changes in declared candidates in a high-profile race like this are inevitable, and now that Garrett Graves has bowed out, this race is an open seat — bringing Louisiana Democrats one step closer to flipping this seat and delivering a win for the people of the 6th Congressional District.
Other changes may happen as this race continues to take shape, but make no mistake — the Louisiana Democratic Party will employ every available resource to elect another Democrat to Louisiana’s congressional delegation this fall.
Help us #FlipThe6th >> https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nbi-lademo-2406-fr
Congrats to the PLEO (Party Leader & Elected Official) Winners, At-Large Winners, and Alternates!
This Saturday, our DSCC met to elect the remainder of our 2024 DNC Convention Delegation. Congrats to the PLEO (Party Leader & Elected Official) Winners, At-Large Winners, and Alternates! On to the national convention Aug 19-22 in Chicago. #DNC2024 #LADems
DSCC and DPEC Chairs & Vice-Chairs met to elect Congressional District Representatives to our LDP Executive Committee
This Saturday, our DSCC and DPEC Chairs & Vice-Chairs met to elect Congressional District Representatives to our LDP Executive Committee. Congrats to the winners! #LADems
Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial
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May 31, 2024
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LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP’S CONVICTION
Chair Gaines: Party is “hard at work doing our part to defeat Trump”
BATON ROUGE, LA — Following Thursday’s news surrounding the jury verdict of Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Randal Gaines today issued the following statement:
“Trump’s guilty verdicts on all 34 felony counts by jurors in New York State Court demonstrate that no one person, regardless of status or former elected position, is above the requirements of obeying the law.
The untenable, unjustifiable, and unreasonable defenses that have been offered by Trump’s supporters further denote that his MAGA republican base has not only completely lost their moral compass in pursuit of political power, they are willing to compromise and forego the rule of law.
The only way to defeat Trump is at the ballot box. Louisiana Democrats are hard at work doing our part to ensure Trump never returns to office again.”
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Senator Cleo Fields, who heads the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee, described HB800 as essentially dead.
“HB800 will not be heard in this session of the Legislature,” Fields said in an interview with WBRZ after his panel met Tuesday. “We are going to have another meeting tomorrow but I don’t intend to put it on the agenda and I don’t intend to put it on the agenda for the rest of this session. There may be some other moves that may be made before the session is over with, but as far as 800, that bill will not be heard this session.”
The full article can be found at: https://www.wbrz.com/…/sen-cleo-fields-says-house-bill…/
US Supreme Court Orders Louisiana to Use Congressional Map with Additional Black District in 2024 Vote
Today, the Supreme Court ordered the state of Louisiana to hold this year’s congressional elections using the new House district map with two majority-black districts.
This comes despite a recent federal court ruling calling the map unconstitutional.
Now, it is certain that this year’s election will be held using the new map with districts which more fairly represents Louisiana’s racial demographics.