On November 21st our state of Louisiana is going to elect its next governor. With the crisis our state is in, the people of Louisiana must make an informed decision based off of real issues such as budget and education, not personal insults that distracts from real issues. Unfortunately, this current governor’s race has come down to what seems to be the next episode of the Kardashians. Voters are finding themselves trying to keep up with the personal lives of each candidate instead of focusing on what issues matter most to them.
Sadly, John Bel has ensured that this race is about personal lives instead of issues that matter for Louisiana. He has blinded people to the real concerns. The fact is John Bel is a Democrat who will increase taxes, expand government, implement common core, and be controlled by the teachers unions who have him in a chokehold. On the other hand, David Vitter is not only a great politician but he is a man you can trust. He currently serves Louisiana as our senior United States senator and has worked tirelessly to improve our state. Issue wise, David has a direct and effective plan for the education problem in Louisiana. John Bel in contrast, would be a disaster for education and bring Louisiana back to its previous ranking of last in the country. Edwards has lied about being pro-life and has a 23% rating from the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. John Bel is also in favor of taking down the historical monuments in New Orleans, an issue that hits close to home with me and a lot of other students on campus. Since our House and Senate are both so densely Republican, the executive and legislative branches of our state would have a difficult time working together and our government would be at a stalemate. It would almost mimic the deadlock in the federal government today. No one wants the Louisiana government to shut down.
Vitter is the clear choice for governor in this upcoming election. He not only has more political experience and is a brilliant Rhodes Scholar, but he has dedicated his life to Louisiana. He is a native born New Orleanian who loves this state. He is stepping down from one of the most prestigious positions in this country because he believes he has what it takes to solve the problems of Louisiana. I hope that John Bel’s pathetic attacks no longer distract you from seeing what’s best for our state.
Kate Kelly and Grant Butler