Lowrie was born, raised, and educated in Bossier Parish. He and his wife Kara are the owners of Acadiana Mortgage.
Duke is retired from the Bossier City Fire Department where he spent 20 years as a firefighter and paramedic. He has been active in various business and service organizations.
For more information, check out his website.
Dear Duke -
ReplyDeleteDid you get to keep your city email account when you left the city?
LOL - just kidding
We are all for you - GO DUKE!!!!
Duke was on Moon this A.M.
ReplyDeleteHe did well
Duke had nearly a hundred fifty people at his announcment even with the storm blowing in 30minutes before its start. There is no telling how many people would have come if the weather hadn't turned bad. Jeff is gonna have his hands full with this one.
ReplyDeleteJeff certainly may have his hands full. We don't need another lawyer in Baton Rouge. We need someone who has worked their way up and can relate to all people not just the good ole boy money people who think they control everything. It is time for a change.
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, Julian Whittington retired yesterday from the BSO.
ReplyDeleteThat was said to be a rumor, but turns out it is true. Wonder if he is contemplating a run against Larry or is that planned.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the fight for Middle Earth begins in Now.
ReplyDeleteJulian going to see if his Friday Lunch Bunch can do anything for him
Larry - hope you stay around to crush this mutany and attack from the flank
ReplyDeleteGod Speed
This fall is going to be an interesting election. Larry vs Mcconel, Julian?, and ?/ Bobby vs Rial/Duke vs Jeff/Jane vs ?/Robert vs Richy/ and dont forget the Police Jury seats.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it time for Jane Smith to crawl back under the rock she crawled from under.
ReplyDeleteI think Duke is going to mop up. No offense to Jeff, but he just isn't a great campaigner. Duke is off and running.
ReplyDeleteJulian Whittington run against his cousin... not a chance! Deen will pull out before Julian throws his hat in the ring. And,why would anyone in their right mind vote for Julian. A vote for him is a vote for Deen. I guess there is more than one way to keep the Sheriff's Department in the family. I guess this why Deen didn't said anything when McConnel came out.
ReplyDeleteI hear Duke impressed a lot of folks with his announcement did anyone hear it?
ReplyDeleteWhittington and Deen maybe kin.... But they don't see eye to eye.... Don't be surprised if it's cousin against cousin.... Go Julian!!!
ReplyDeleteFor years Whittington appeared to be the heir apparent, but I have heard he fell out of Deen's grace in the last few years. Does anyone know what happened, if this is true?
ReplyDeleteDeen made Julian what he is today. He rose through the ranks because of his daddy and nothing more. If you think that Julian is going to do things different... think again. Deen will still control the Sheriff's department. Don't see eye-to-eye my butt!
ReplyDeleteI don't see Deen supporting Whittington. There is no reason Whittington would have to resign or retire. Not being civil service, he could continue working while running for office, if Deen approved of his campaign. If Deen were going to retire, he could retire early and appoint Whittington sheriff so he could run as an incumbent.
ReplyDeleteTo anonymous asking whether anyone heard Duke's announcement, the answer is YES,over 150 at the Bossier Civic Center. I think he has got his message out loud and clear. His intentions have been known for quite some time. I think all will be surprised the votes he carries.
ReplyDeleteAnyone is better than Jane. This seat has been a weakness for our area for years.
ReplyDeleteEither Duke or Jeff would do a great job. Jeff was president of the chamber and is as conservative as you can get. Duke is a retired firemen and owns a business with his wife.
This will be a good race and Bossier cannot lose in this one. I hope we have some debates as this will be an interesting factor. Both guys will raise money easlily and both know the issues.
Legal experience and chamber experience vs. Business owner/retired firemen.
May come down to the fact that districts with lawyers as their rep tend to do better during the session than districts with firemen/teachers/etc, do. It will be a race worth follwoing and will determine where this area is heading.
BTW, historically lobbyist do not like attorneys who are representatives because the wool cannot be easily pulled over their eyes. Dukes union ties may hurt him, but he can't win without them. The firemen/teachers/workers unions are strong in this area and will not back a chamber guy like Jeff.
ReplyDeleteUnions will be strong after Wisconsin hype. They will come at in force to make sure Louisiana does not change anything.
ReplyDeleteJeff wasnt the conservative in the congressional race and he is not now!
ReplyDeleteAnon @ 11:10,
ReplyDeleteUnions may make a showing in Louisiana like they are in Wisconsin, but I think the difference will be Louisiana is a right to work state, and unions aren't that strong in the south. Because unions aren't strong in the south is one reason several companies like Toyota, Hyundai, and others have located in the south.
This is the weakest attempt to label a person I have ever seen.
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