Rarin’ to go, and already has more and better ideas for Louisiana than Blanco ever did. And won’t stoop to pointing her fingers, er, claws at others when the going gets tough.
Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco should have resigned after her crippling incompetence was exposed during and after Katrina. Her stepping down would have allowed Louisiana to find someone with just a tad more skill and talent (like a raccoon for instance) who could have actually helped that state recover. Instead, she stayed, and continued to point fingers at national Republicans as she rearranged deck chairs on the Titanic.
Now Blanco has announced she will not run for re-election confirming her specialty at doing nothing, getting nothing done and turning away from a challenge. At least she’s consistent. Gateway Pundit has video.
Louisiana Gov. Blanco Won’t Run Again
Gov. Kathleen Blanco, whose popularity plummeted after two hurricanes devastated Louisiana during her term, announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-election.
The decision will let her get what she called important initiatives through an upcoming legislative session without having to worry about political considerations, she said in a television appearance Tuesday evening.
“I am doing this so we can work without interference from election year politics,” Blanco said.
Oh, brother. So she’s not running again so she won’t feel compelled to further screw the people of Louisiana for her own political ambitions? Sheesh. Actually, the real reason is obvious:
Blanco, 64, had been widely criticized not only for her response immediately after the storms, but also for a bureaucracy-bogged recovery effort.
That effort included the “Road Home” program, designed to funnel billions in federal dollars to pay hurricane-struck homeowners for repairs or buyouts. More than 115,000 people whose homes were damaged in 2005 by the hurricanes have applied for the aid. As of this week, about 3,000 have received grants.
May she fade away and forever have a career selling shoes, where she can harm no one, and at least help people with something useful. Like getting rubber boots for really bad storms. Adios Blanco, and don’t let that door hit you on the way out.
All hurricanes are local.
Alleluia and three cheers for my home state! Blanco, who is a career politician who’s had the governor’s mansion in her sights since the 80’s, was clearly in way over her head with Katrina (no pun intended). Of course, Nagin will serve another distinguished term because the Chocolate City is still controlled by a Black Democrat machine.
But for a state who’s produced such esteemed elected officials as the Long family, David Duke, Edwin Edwards (who served as governor, went to jail, ran against David Duke when he got out of jail, served two more terms, and is now back in prison), and William “cold cash” Jefferson, Blanco’s departure based on her ratings dropping to the same elevation as New Orleans (5 ft. below sea level) is a pretty good start.
Hopefully Bobby Jindal will make another gubernatorial bid, and have a better shot at it after four years in Congress. As a Tulane Law alum, I love Louisiana, but damn if the place isn’t unbelievably screwed up.