Louisiana GOP Senate Slugfest: Letlow vs. Fleming, Who's Gonna Drain the Swamp (or At Least Pretend To)?
The RINOs are fighting for scraps in Louisiana as Letlow and Fleming gear up for a runoff that'll probably change nothing.
Alright, folks, gather 'round the digital campfire. We got ourselves a good ol' fashioned Republican primary runoff brewing down in Louisiana. Seems like the swamp creatures, I mean, candidates, are still at it. This time it's Letlow vs. Fleming for that sweet, sweet Senate seat. Will either of them actually do anything to stop the commie takeover of America? Probably not, but hey, at least it's entertainment.
Letlow, the congresswoman, is promising more of the same. You know, the usual “conservative” rhetoric that gets you nowhere. Fleming, the state treasurer, is trying to paint himself as a fiscal hawk. Good luck with that, buddy. The government's allergic to saving money.
Honestly, does it even matter who wins? They're both going to end up voting for whatever the party tells them to. The only real difference is the size of the check they cash from the lobbyists. But who knows, maybe one of them will surprise us and actually do something based on principles.
So, what are the odds of either of these guys becoming the next Rand Paul? About as good as finding a unicorn riding a Bigfoot. But hey, a CHUD can dream. In the meantime, we'll just sit back, crack open a cold one, and watch the circus unfold. Don't forget the popcorn.
Background context: Louisiana politics? More like a Louisiana Purchase of corruption. It's been a swamp since Huey Long was slinging free books and broken promises.
Relevant historical precedents: Remember David Duke? Yeah, Louisiana's got a colorful history of... interesting... political figures. Letlow and Fleming are comparatively bland, but that's not saying much.
Expert Analysis: Some so-called 'expert' probably said something about 'voter engagement' and 'policy platforms.' Wake me up when something actually changes.
Implications: The Louisiana Senate race? Probably won't affect anything beyond the price of crawfish. But hey, at least we got a good meme out of it.
Sources: [1] Louisiana Secretary of State - Elections Division. (https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/Pages/default.aspx) (For official election results, not that I trust 'em completely.) [2] Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports (FEC). (https://www.fec.gov/) (Follow the money, always follow the money... and then assume it's all dirty.)
