Buddy Leach for governor in Louisiana

[Merusault]

Leach is the only true liberal in this race. He has proposed a state minimum wage increase, as well as a tax on oil processing for foreign companies which would cover a teacher pay raise.

He has also proposed eliminating taxes on senior citizens, as well as focusing on support for small businesses. He favors a tax free August for families with children going back to school. So, he has some moderate positions as well, which makes him an even more widely appealing candidate. I think that he is a true business populist who understands how to help the disadvantaged while not ignoring the business community.

What do the LA DU members think about this race?

[Rowdyboy]

1. Well, I'm from Mississippi...

so I don't get a vote. But if I did, it would either go to Leach or Ieyoub. Hard for me to pick between them...

[jiacinto]

2. Can he beat Jindal?

I like Blanco from what I've seen. Is he too "progressive" for LA?

[Merusault]

3. Hmm....

He might be too progressive statewide. But he is a clear alternative to Jindal and the other more conservative Democrats. If he makes the run-off, I think he would have a decent shot at edging out Jindal.

[jiacinto]

4. But will Blanco win one of the runoff spots

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