LSUgrad1998
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re: Edwards in Good Shape
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 3:00 pm
Edwards previously hired Arceneaux for the 2015 election runoff against then-Sen. David Vitter (R-LA)
So Arceneaux was successful in 2015. This isn't North Carolina.
So Arceneaux was successful in 2015. This isn't North Carolina.
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re: A vote for Jon Bel Edwards is a vote for Clinton, Landrieu, Pelosi, Schumer, Adam Schiff
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 2:54 pm
I'm disagree. A vote for either candidate is a vote for Louisiana Governor. This isn't an election for Congress or the Presidency. Although listening to Rispone, he thinks that is what his race is for. :rotflmao:
re: Edwards in Good Shape
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 2:49 pm
Along with the assumption that every Abraham voter is a Rispone voter.
re: Edwards in Good Shape
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 2:47 pm
Then Republicans can just stay home Staurday, you've nothing to worry about.
re: Edwards in Good Shape
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 2:44 pm
I didn't write the article. It's written by a well respected conservative republican journalist. It's his opinion, and weekly column.
Edwards in Good Shape
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 2:34 pm
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Edwards must be feeling pretty good about his chances at becoming the first Democrat governor in Louisiana to serve two consecutive terms since Edwin Edwards did it from 1972-1980. At least he should in light of the massive turnout among black voters during early voting. When early voting came to a close this past weekend, some 31 percent of the voters were black. That’s slightly more than Edwards needs to secure a second term, assuming black voters account for no less than 29 percent of the electorate on election day and as long as Edwards can pull roughly 30 percent of the white vote. The hyper turnout in the black community during early voting means Republicans need to reach 43 percent of the electorate on election day. That’s not impossible, but it’s a huge hill to climb.
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re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 11:32 am
Won't stop them from trying though
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 11:31 am
Yeah but those living in condos, apts, and government housing pay NO property taxes. A sales tax is more fair across the board.
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 11:26 am
Sorry I didn't explain it properly. It's a break on taxes to the first 75K value of their home.
re: Was Kyle Ardoin at the Rispone rally and is that illegal?
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 11:09 am
Do you see Jeff Landry arresting him for violating state law? Jeff was present at the rally as well.
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 11:07 am
The secrecy now won't bode well later when asking voters to ratify any changes. No way voters will pass changes to the homestead exemption. There are to many homeowners and elderly on fixed incomes that need/want that tax break given on the first 75K value of their home" currently on the books. So if their home is worth 150K, then they pay taxes on only 75K of it's value.
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 10:59 am
Trading state taxes for taxes at the parish level is still TAXES. It's semantics. As governor I lowered your state taxes, but it was your local government that kept them or increased them. If you want to cut taxes then let's really cut them, and services. Just state what taxes and services are on the chopping block. Be Transparent!
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 10:48 am
I would agree with that. The problem I have is with Rispone's silence. Let the citizens of Louisiana know specifically which areas of the Constitution do you support changing, and what changes will you advocate, then let them decide if they wish to elect you as governor or not. What areas of the constitution are you open to changing, and what areas are off limits? Why all the secrecy? Be transparent. If you can't be clear, concise and transparent with your ideas before the election, why should voters believe you would then be all that after the election.
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 9:43 am
Amendments/changes to the constitution have been on-going since the 1970's. Nearly every election year, voters are asked to approve numerous amendments to the constitution. To imply that all changes were made in the 1970's is disingenuous.
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 9:36 am
That is true. But again Rispone wishes to make changes to areas that were approved by voters already as amendments to protect such areas.
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 9:24 am
You make a valid point. The reason Rispone wants a constitutional convention, is he doesn't want to put forth any new changes as amendments because that requires an election thus allowing voters to decide proposed changes. Here just he and the legislature can undo what voters have already passed as amendment/protections through past elections.
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 9:18 am
I'd prefer seeing an elimination of all property taxes except on businesses, and move to sales/use taxes. Sales/Use taxes are more fairer, in that everyone shares in paying taxes. Those living in government housing, assisted living centers, etc. would still pay the tax with purchases made. The state property tax exemption doesn't preclude cities and towns from levying a property tax. I know because I just went to city hall last week and paid my mother's annual property tax.
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 9:10 am
It's speculation because Rispone won't speak to the issue. Silence is Golden they say. He could easily today, state I will not change the homestead exemption during a constitutional convention. He hasn't and wont.
Why do you think the Sheriff's Association has endorsed JBE? Here's why below? And again, he hasn't denied it's his goal.
Why do you think the Sheriff's Association has endorsed JBE? Here's why below? And again, he hasn't denied it's his goal.
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Rispone’s allies have suggested: Ending a constitutional requirement that the state give nearly 12,000 municipal law enforcement and firefighters $500 per month in a salary supplement beyond their local pay.
re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 8:32 am
Yes. His plan is to turn control of the homestead exemption to your local parish. Then your parish police jury will decide whether to reduce or eliminate the exemption. They can't legally increase it above the 75K. So what would your parish do? Reducing it allows for more local taxes, but allows Rispone to say he technically didn't raise your taxes the parish did. More gimmicks, smoke and mirrors like Jindal did in office.
It's why Rispone has been so SILENT on the issue.
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It's why Rispone has been so SILENT on the issue.
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Rispone won’t get into details of what he wants to strike from the constitution. But while the GOP contender is scant with specifics, his allies in the business community and at the conservative think tank Pelican Institute for Public Policy have sought a constitutional convention and offered ideas, providing clues of what Rispone might want to accomplish.
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Rispone’s allies have suggested: Eliminating the statewide property tax exemption for homeowners, known as the homestead exemption, letting parishes decide if they’ll maintain an exemption and its size.
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re: Is it a lie that Rispone wants to get rid of the homestead exemption????
Posted by LSUgrad1998 on 11/13/19 at 8:16 am
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