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ICYMI: Rispone Offers Few Details About His Plans For Louisiana

After refusing to appear on the campaign trail, Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone is catching flak for refusing to provide few details about what he’d do if elected. Rispone has skipped public events where he would have to explain his agenda. He was even caught lying about why he skipped a Baton Rouge Area Chamber…

REVEALED: Eddie Rispone Caught Lying About Why He Skipped Baton Rouge Area Chamber Forum

Despite Eddie Rispone’s evasions about why he couldn’t make the Baton Rouge Area Chamber forum, we now know he was at a fundraiser in Lafayette. Rispone didn’t even show up to the Baton Rouge business group’s forum even though his business is a member of the Chamber. Rispone said he had a scheduling conflict but…

The Advocate Columnist: Rispone’s Plan To Repeal Medicaid Expansion Shows How Much Of A Phony He Really Is

In case you missed it, The Advocate Columnist Lanny Keller lambasted Eddie Rispone’s plan repeal Medicaid expansion as “morally repugnant” and “completely at odds with the message of Rispone’s bio spot.” Rispone has tried to fashion himself as a rags-to-riches millionaire who hasn’t forgotten where he came from. His plan to freeze Medicaid, which could…

What Phony Eddie Rispone’s Saying: Nothing

Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone is running into a problem: he’s too toxic to appear on the campaign trail. Eddie Rispone is largely absent from the campaign trail. In August, Rispone skipped “two of the higher-profile events gubernatorial candidates typically attend.” He skipped the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, which is known as a “regular stop”…

DGA Releases New Video, “Liar”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association is releasing a new video, “Liar.” You don’t need to take our word that Phony Eddie Rispone has a problem with the truth. Take it from GOP Rep. Ralph Abraham: Eddie Rispone is a liar. Louisiana Republicans warned Abraham and Rispone not to take the gloves off to no avail.…

What They’re Saying: Eddie Rispone’s No Good, Terrible First Week In The Runoff

Now that we’re down to two people in the Louisiana runoff, Eddie Rispone hasn’t handled the spotlight well in his first week. Rispone’s having trouble adjusting since he can’t hide behind Rep. Ralph Abraham any longer. He’s had trouble uniting Republicans… Headline: “Unifying Louisiana’s Republicans in time for the gubernatorial runoff Nov. 16 could be…

NEW STUDY: Rispone’s Medicaid Enrollment Freeze Would Be “A De-Facto Repeal” Of Medicaid Expansion

Eddie Rispone supports a Medicaid freeze, which would “reverse the dramatic gains in health coverage” under the Medicaid expansion Gov. Edwards implemented, according to a new study. Over 450,000 working Louisianans have gained health care coverage thanks to Gov. Edwards’ decision to expand Medicaid. And it’s working. No rural hospitals have closed since the expansion…

D’Oh! Eddie Rispone Can’t Remember Just How Much He’s Cheered On Bobby Jindal Over His Career

Eddie Rispone has backed dozens of politicians over the years, so it could be understandable he’s forgotten just how much he’s supported Bobby Jindal. Except for the fact that he gave the maximum amount under the law to Jindal’s presidential campaign. And the fact he, his wife, and his companies have donated more than $30,000…

Eddie Rispone Is Ducking The Runoff Debate

The Louisiana gubernatorial race is down to two, and voters want to know the difference in the candidates’ visions for the state. Gov. Edwards immediately committed to a public debate, but Eddie Rispone is ducking him. It’s been a hallmark of Eddie Rispone’s campaign for governor so far. He’s known for being largely absent from…

DGA Launches New Website Highlighting Rispone’s Failed Record

The DGA is launching a new website, LaGovRunoff.com, to educate voters about Eddie Rispone’s failed record. The website includes a graphic comparing Edwards and Rispone’s records on health care, the budget, education, and the economy. Louisiana has made remarkable progress on all of these issues, while on every measure, Rispone would fumble the ball and…

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