Former Gov. Treen Endorses Landrieu
Political Desk
October 29, 2008
Joins 27 Republican elected officials supporting Landrieu.
NEW ORLEANS - Former Louisiana Governor David Treen has endorsed U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, D-La., for re-election. Gov. Treen was the first Republican elected Governor of Louisiana since Reconstruction. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973-1980.
"As a former Congressman and Governor I understand the importance of bipartisanship," Gov. Treen said. "Sen. Landrieu has always worked across the aisle to get the job done for Louisiana. She is respected by Republicans and Democrats in the Senate, and she is able to deliver for our communities when we need it most. Louisiana cannot afford to lose Sen. Landrieu's effectiveness in Congress.
"Also, it is politically advantageous to have Senate representation in both political parties. We have Republican David Vitter in the Senate, and we will have Democrat Mary Landrieu there as well."
"I'm proud to have the support of Republican and Democratic leaders from throughout Louisiana," Sen. Landrieu said. "I don't look for Democratic solutions or Republican solutions; I look for solutions that work. Gov. Treen knows that I always put Louisiana first, and I thank him for his support for my re-election."
Twenty-seven current Republican elected officials have endorsed Sen. Landrieu, including four parish-wide officials from Sen. Landrieu's opponent's home parish: St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis, District Attorney Walter Reed, Sheriff Jack Strain and Assessor Patricia Schwarz-Core. Covington Mayor Candace Watkins, Parish Council Member Kim Harbison and Alderman Greg Lemons are other Republican officials from St. Tammany who have endorsed Sen. Landrieu.
NEW ORLEANS - Former Louisiana Governor David Treen has endorsed U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, D-La., for re-election. Gov. Treen was the first Republican elected Governor of Louisiana since Reconstruction. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973-1980.
"As a former Congressman and Governor I understand the importance of bipartisanship," Gov. Treen said. "Sen. Landrieu has always worked across the aisle to get the job done for Louisiana. She is respected by Republicans and Democrats in the Senate, and she is able to deliver for our communities when we need it most. Louisiana cannot afford to lose Sen. Landrieu's effectiveness in Congress.
"Also, it is politically advantageous to have Senate representation in both political parties. We have Republican David Vitter in the Senate, and we will have Democrat Mary Landrieu there as well."
"I'm proud to have the support of Republican and Democratic leaders from throughout Louisiana," Sen. Landrieu said. "I don't look for Democratic solutions or Republican solutions; I look for solutions that work. Gov. Treen knows that I always put Louisiana first, and I thank him for his support for my re-election."
Twenty-seven current Republican elected officials have endorsed Sen. Landrieu, including four parish-wide officials from Sen. Landrieu's opponent's home parish: St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis, District Attorney Walter Reed, Sheriff Jack Strain and Assessor Patricia Schwarz-Core. Covington Mayor Candace Watkins, Parish Council Member Kim Harbison and Alderman Greg Lemons are other Republican officials from St. Tammany who have endorsed Sen. Landrieu.