If you think Buddy Roemer is not serious about a presidential run, you’d better think again.
At the first event of its kind in the 2012 race with multiple potential candidates sharing the same stage, Roemer appeared at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition spring kick-off event yesterday in Waukee, Iowa, along with Herman Cain, Rick Santorum, Tim Pawlenty and Newt Gingrich.
The Washington Post published an article about the gathering, and had this to say about Roemer’s appearance:
"And the winner is: hard to say, though Buddy Roemer (who seemed to speak twice as long as anyone else and somehow already looked exasperated by all of this campaigning) managed to not only articulate his views on the corrupting influence of money in politics, but establish his policy for campaign contributions (capping them at one hundred dollars and expecting no money from PACs)."
The Faith and Freedom Coalition is headed nationally by "social conservative" Ralph Reed, who said ""If we get the culture right, the economy will be right eventually."
It’s kind of hard to see Roemer fitting himself with Ralph Reed, but as they say, politics makes for strange bedfellows.
Is Roemer still a Republican? I remember he switched after his first term as governor because it suited his chances better to get re-elected. But that didn't work out for him. I am pretty much a novice at politics, but with no real Democrat threatening Jindal, I wonder why Roemer didn't switch back to Democrat and run for governor again?
ReplyDeleteWell, I think he stands as good a chance as Scott Tubbs.
ReplyDeleteAndy, you're a prophet buddy!
ReplyDeleteI reckon if anyone knows about the corrupting influence of money on politics it would be Ralph Reed.
ReplyDeleteApparently, no one outside of this state knows what a train wreck he was as a governor. He helped drive this state into the crapper; I can't imagine what he could do to the whole country! But then again, he probably couldn't do worse than the current president. But I will say this for him, he's a super nice guy!
ReplyDeleteOne thing we need is another Governor. What we have is getting worse. He only knows how to cut edicuation and health care. He needs to go. Since the election is this November, no one has announced. Seems strange.
ReplyDeleteinspiring video-i agree with the $100 limits on contributions, its a great first step and should apply to every political office.
ReplyDeleteI thought he was talking about Austin. Pac money, special interest, Union money, and big business... Ooops!
ReplyDeleteHe graduated #1 in his class at Bossier High and I was told he graduated #1 in his class at Harvard. He is a very intelligent, honest and nice human being. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he was in the Senate. I feel he has been out of politics too long to make a serious run at the White House. As far as him being governor, he would do much better in todays' political atmosphere. Back then Louisiana still like their politicians to be a little sleazy. Remember, he lost to Edwin Edwards. What I say we do is convince him to forget the White House and come home to Bossier and run against Lo Walker. ROEMER for Mayor
ReplyDeleteanon @02:41, I agree! Roemer for Bossier City Mayor would be great! Shake up the "good ole boy" politics! If you want to hear audio clips of how Bossier City Government works, go to this link
ReplyDeletehttp://www.timgoedersformayor.com/public-meeting-law-violations.
There are audio clips of Jimmy Hall, Pam Glorioso, Lo Walker and others talking about altering public record to prevent the media and public from being able to attend the meetings.
Former was never in the Senate, Jethro?
ReplyDeleteRalph Reed (formerly a leader in the Christian Coalition) was likely too young to have followed Buddy Roemer's veto of the strongest pro-life legislation in the country in the early 90's. Roemer's veto was overridden in the House, but the override failed in the Senate. Roemer was pro-abortion choice then. Perhaps he has changed his mind...or perhaps Ralph just isn't asking.
ReplyDeleteI like him as a person, but he did forget all about Bossier City when he became Gov. He is not one to stand on loyalty to friends or his hometown.
ReplyDeleteHe did not forget about Bossier. He screwed Bossier worse than any place in the state, Took the racetrack money and made the cut retroactive back 6 months.
ReplyDeleteI say Tubbs for President! That way we can look back and say Obama wasn't so bad after all (and we all know Obama sucks as a leader)! This country needs a shrewd business leader who is willing to stand up against this China takeover, quit bailing out terrorist Muslim nations, and not fall victim to big business and union kickbacks! I say give Trump a chance! Lord knows he's good at getting out of financial jams:). Oh, and he builds sweet golf courses!
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