First-term Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt, who has been hounded by an e-mail scandal and other problems, announced yesterday that he will not seek re-election this year. With his wife by his side, he made the announcement in a YouTube video so he could speak directly to voters.
“The habit of politicians is to remain in office and the desire to prove oneself in the next election is strong,” Blunt said. “After a great deal of thought and prayer, and with the knowledge that we have achieved virtually everything I set out to accomplish, and more, I will not seek a second term in the upcoming election.”
Blunt, the son of U.S. House Minority Whip Roy Blunt, also a Missouri Republican, reiterated that message in a press conference today.
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Speculation that former Democratic Sen. John Breaux may run for governor of Louisiana next year prompted the state’s Republican Party to starting airing a television commercial that questions Breaux’s eligibility to seek the seat. But an Internet video that shows Breaux singing the praises of likely GOP candidate Bobby Jindal may have more bite.
What exactly has Breaux said about current Rep. Jindal? Here’s the rundown from the video:
- “Bobby Jindal has had every job I can think of Louisiana that is important.”
- “Jindal’s leadership against fraud has resulted in an $8 million reduction in Medicaid spending. … [He] sort of rescued our Louisiana Medicaid program.”
- “Mr. Jindal is a highly skilled and eminently qualified individual possessing outstanding credentials and qualifications.”
The announcer closes with this thought: “Sounds like John Breaux would vote for Bobby Jindal — if he were even registered to vote here.”
Categories: Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, Governor 2008
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