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re: Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-LA5) Announces Retirement
Posted on 2/26/20 at 2:57 pm to LSUFanHouston
Posted on 2/26/20 at 2:57 pm to LSUFanHouston
quote:Two things and two things only have hurt LA GOP candidates and their “clout”:
It's like I respect self-imposed term limits, but it always hurts the GOP when we run with respect and the Dems don't. It causes us to lose clout.
1) Jindal
2) Vitter
It’s never going to not be this.
1
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:00 pm to Tarps99
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a lying politician
Redundant.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:00 pm to rt3
Job well done Doc. A shame your were done in by an Elf and the stupidity that runs rampant in the southern part of the state. You'd have made a fine governor. 
This post was edited on 2/26/20 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:02 pm to boosiebadazz
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Ralph seems like a decent dude.
He is. He would have been a good governor.
quote:
It’s a shame Rispone and Grigsby did him in like that.
Yeah, Rispone mishandled that. But Abraham just didn't have the debate chops. He didn't attack the governor enough (maybe he is too nice a guy?) and just could not get his points out cleanly enough. I originally planned on voting for Abraham, but switched when I became convinced he could not beat JBE.
And maybe democrats give JBE and the Advocate a pass for the garbage they peddled about Abraham being a pill pusher, but I don't. That was way worse than anything Rispone put out there. It's one of the worse things I have ever read in the Advocate and that's saying something.
And yes that is a safe district, but that doesn't mean it can't be screwed up. I really, really hope they get this right. They don't have to be a superstar, just a good strong backbencher.
This post was edited on 2/26/20 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:06 pm to rt3
Eddie Rispone's attacks on Ralph Abraham as a Never Trumper that votes with Nancy Pelosi and steals tax dollars was one of the most WTF bullshite attacks ever.
I may have voted for Rispone over JBE in the runoff but that attack was just absolutely despicable and showed why he deserved to lose.
Hell, the attack contributed to Rispone's defeat as JBE spent a million dollars in North Louisiana highlighting the attack in ads and it worked with JBE winning as much 10-12% of Abraham voters and that made the difference in a 51-49 election.
I hope Ralph Abraham seriously thinks about running for Governor again in 2023 as I would like to see what he can do with a second chance.
I may have voted for Rispone over JBE in the runoff but that attack was just absolutely despicable and showed why he deserved to lose.
Hell, the attack contributed to Rispone's defeat as JBE spent a million dollars in North Louisiana highlighting the attack in ads and it worked with JBE winning as much 10-12% of Abraham voters and that made the difference in a 51-49 election.
I hope Ralph Abraham seriously thinks about running for Governor again in 2023 as I would like to see what he can do with a second chance.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:07 pm to LSUFanHouston
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That's a huge district... so who are the potential successors?
Just repeating what I read on the Hayride, but right now his chief of staff Luke Letlow is probably the favorite. And apparently there is a R police juror who is looking at it as well.
Luke is a good guy and would be solid choice.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:08 pm to Sentrius
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I hope Ralph Abraham seriously thinks about running for Governor again in 2023 as I would like to see what he can do with a second chance.
I would imagine that Garrett Graves will be running for governor next time around. Abraham would have no traction after 3+ years on the sidelines.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:09 pm to Sentrius
Doc is true to his word. Knew all along he was three and done.
But he's probably not finished yet.
But he's probably not finished yet.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:11 pm to Sentrius
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I hope Ralph Abraham seriously thinks about running for Governor again in 2023 as I would like to see what he can do with a second chance.
Why would you wish that upon him?
Look I really like that Abraham. But if he couldn't get his message out in a 3 way race with JBE as the biggest target a Republican could hope for, why in hell do you think he would stand out in a field of at least 6 other republicans?
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:12 pm to LSURussian
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I guess running for governor took his fire from him.
Ralph committed to serving three terms and he honored that promise today.
That amounts to six years, essentially one term in the senate and personally, I believe that's not enough time to credibly serve in the House and get real progress for your district.
I think a more appropriate self imposed term limit for the House would be 4 terms with an option for a 5th if the polls are high enough and you can run unopposed.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:13 pm to Sentrius
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I think a more appropriate self imposed term limit for the House would be 4 terms with an option for a 5th if the polls are high enough and you can run unopposed.
There is no chance that any member of the House will ever be completely unopposed in an election regardless of how high their approval is.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:19 pm to LSURussian
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I guess running for governor took his fire from him. Poor guy. I voted for him in the primary. He seems like a truly decent man.
Sounds to me like he has a sweet lobby position lined up.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:27 pm to BigJim
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But if he couldn't get his message out in a 3 way race with JBE as the biggest target a Republican could hope for, why in hell do you think he would stand out in a field of at least 6 other republicans?
One thing, I really doubt the field will be as crowded as you think it will be. The likely candidates will be Landry, Nungesser, Mike Johnson and Hewitt possibly and I think that will be about it. Running for Governor takes a lot of money, energy and carries a good bit of risk for future political ambitions if you lose. It's not exactly like buying a lottery ticket with no risk.
As to Ralph, people like a good political comeback story and if he can credibly push the idea that Rispone lied about him and lost as a consequence of it even with his endorsement, that could get his foot in the door for second bid.
With that said, I don't believe that Ralph Abraham will run in 2023. Like I said, running for Governor carries a lot of risk for future political ambitions and losing that damages them, especially when you were a credible candidate and a front runner.
This post was edited on 2/26/20 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:31 pm to Indefatigable
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There is no chance that any member of the House will ever be completely unopposed in an election regardless of how high their approval is.
I don't mean unopposed as literally being the only one on the ballot, I mean with no serious and credible challenger that has the money, name recognition and clout to beat you.
Bobby Jindal had a democrat challenger for reelection in 2011 where he won with 66% of the vote. Do you remember that candidate's name without looking it up?
This post was edited on 2/26/20 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:31 pm to rt3
quote:
Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-LA5) Announces Retirement
Damn Doc did great things for LA-5. Hopefully my district does not screw it up and elect Jamie Mayo or Willie Robertson.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:34 pm to BigJim
If Mike Johnson wanted the seat, he would be the favorite.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:34 pm to rt3
Considering LA has 6 seats in the House, why the frick is Bogalusa and Hammond in the same distric as Monroe?
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:35 pm to WeeWee
quote:Uncle Si 2020
Damn Doc did great things for LA-5. Hopefully my district does not screw it up and elect Jamie Mayo or Willie Robertson.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:36 pm to WeeWee
Monroe police juror Scotty Robinson has been running for months. Hardly a political powerhouse.
Hopefully Jamie and Willie will stay out. Their ships have sailed and they're both taking on water.
Hopefully Jamie and Willie will stay out. Their ships have sailed and they're both taking on water.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 3:37 pm to Tiger Prawn
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Damn Doc did great things for LA-5. Hopefully my district does not screw it up and elect Jamie Mayo or Willie Robertson.
Uncle Si 2020
Sounds like something LA-5 would do.
and that's a fact. JACK!
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