LOL. I just showed in another thread where whether the Republican candidate won or not in Lousiana, it was still a win and continued affirmation of conservatism there. Hell, I might have voted for the guy.
Who doesn't like a pro-life, pro-capital punishment, pro-guns, pro-tax cut, pro-tradional marriage candidate, who says he will follow the constitution.
That's certainly not what the left if offering up for POTUS at this point.
https://votesmart.org/candidate/poli.../#.XdFjxFLod9A
Abortion & Reproductive Issues:
Pro-life a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes b) Should abortions be illegal after the first trimester of pregnancy?
Yes c) Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
Yes d) Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered?
Yes e) Do you support requiring parental notification before an abortion is performed on a minor?
Yes f) Do you support requiring parental consent before an abortion is performed on a minor?
Yes g) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for abortion procedures?
Yes h) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
i) Other or expanded principles:
My Catholic christian Faith informs my person, pro-life values which extend to policy decisions beyond the birth a child. I am not merely pro-birth. I am actually pro-life.
Crime & Public Safety Issues:
Yes a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
Yes b) Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders, such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment?
Yes c) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
Gun Issues:
No a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
No b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
Yes c) Should citizens be allowed to carry concealed guns?
No d) Should a license be required for gun possession?
e) Other or expanded principles:
I support increasing effectiveness of existing background check laws so that those who pose a danger to themselves or others cannot legally purchase new weapons.
Economic Issues:
Yes a) Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes b) Do you support increased state funding for job-training programs that re-train displaced workers?
Yes c) Do you support providing financial incentives to the private sector for the purpose of job creation?
Social Issues:
No a) Do you support same-sex marriage?
Yes b) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Louisiana's anti-discrimination laws?
Yes c) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Louisiana's anti-discrimination laws?
e) Other or expanded principles:
My Catholic Christian faith informs my personal views on traditional marriage, and against same-sex marriage. My oath as an army officer was, and as Governor will be to uphold the constitution, including recent rulings.