Buddy Roemer to Seek Third-Party Presidential Nomination

Former Louisiana governor feels slighted by Republican party

By Brian Greene

February 22, 2012 RSS Feed Print

Buddy Roemer, the former Louisiana governor whose bid for the Republican presidential nomination has been largely ignored, announced Wednesday he will seek an independent ticket for the 2012 election.

In a statement, Roemer explained that he is abandoning his bid for the Republican nomination:

Tomorrow, I will formally end my bid for the GOP nomination for President of the United States. As the GOP and the networks host debate number twenty-something this evening, they have once again turned their backs on the democratic process by choosing to exclude a former Governor and Congressman.

Roemer said that he will seek the nomination of Americans Elect, a nonpartisan, third-party Internet effort that plans on applying for presidential ballot spots in all 50 states. The group will hold an Internet primary in June to determine their presidential candidate.

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Roemer also intends to seek the nomination from the Reform Party, the party started by Ross Perot in 1995 whose members have included Jesse Ventura, Pat Buchanan and Ralph Nader.

During his ill-fated GOP run, Roemer railed against the excessive spending of special interests and super PACs, refusing to accept individual donations over $100. He raised around $340,000 during the course of his campaign.

Roemer plans to promote the same message he has been discussing since the beginning of his presidential campaign, but it will now come with the backing of a different party.

"Together, we will take on the special interests that control our leaders and end the corruptive influence of money in politics so we can focus on America's top priority – jobs," Roemer said in Wednesday's statement.

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Buddy Roemer is the best talker in the presidential election campaign. He relies on the dissatisfaction of the American public toward politicians. He condemns politics in order to present himself as someone different -- an honest politician.

Roemer just says he is an honest politician who cannot be bought. His actions speak with greater honesty than his words. He is seeking the nomination of Americans Elect and Reform Party because he wants to be bought. AE is a secret organization controlled by unknown big money donors who have an agenda. We do not know who they are or what agenda they intend. They have the control of the Americans Elect from behind the curtain. They can override the public internet "supporters." They may also control the counting and the reporting of the AE vote. This appears to be a set-up job with Roemer's mentor Lessig on the Board.

Roemer talks against corruption and argues for transparency, then seeks the AE nomination, effectively using AE's $20 - $30 million financed by unknown donors to launch his campaign. He limits contributions to $100 because he does not need it. AE will provide the funds.

Roemer did the same thing in the past. In 1991 he was such a bad governor that he could not hope to be re-elected as a Democrat, so he cut a deal with the Republican party to switch to Republican if they would finance his campaign. See this history:

http://www.salon.com/2011/03/03/roemer_duke_president/

In 1987 he won election because he could mesmerize the crowd with his preacher-like talk condemning corrupt politics. But once elected, he did not have a clue how to govern. His personality is that of a loner, a curmudgeon, damning the world with such passion and skill using his "Buddy Talk." See this fascinating history as to how he struggled to try to figure out what to do as governor.

http://www.hamiltonmixon.com/Ballad.pdf

He turned out to be one of the worst governors in Louisiana history. He could not get along with people, put together a competent staff, or pass legislation. He loved the adoration of his campaign followers but had no ability to govern. To see Buddy's ineffective record as governor and congressman look at this excellent history of Louisiana's governors, pages 259-268:

[Google: "Louisiana Governors Cowan Buddy Roemer, often wrong " (without quotes) Then click on the first choice directed to books.google.com..]

Say Amen of LA 4:46AM April 04, 2012

As a congressman Buddy Roemer was inept. He chaired no committees and did not author any significant legislation. His only accomplishment in Congress was that he won money at poker. Yes, he was a convincing bluffer.

A NY Times article from 1987 describes Mr. Roemer's record in his eight years in Congress.

http://www.nytimes.com/1987/06/10/us/washington-talk-avocations-networking-at-the-poker-table.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm

Mr. Roemer plans to use his same technique again if he returns to Washington as President. Note his statement in this article, the fourth paragraph from the end, beginning with "If elected,":

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/01/roemer-attacks-political-corruption/

He says he "would emphasize listening and working in a bipartisan way, through poker games."

Most of the things Buddy says about his past are false. See this web page where he obtained a reputation in Louisiana for mendacity (that continues to today).

http://www.first-draft.com/2011/09/rubberband-man.html

A PPP poll of Louisiana voters, just released, shows that here in his own home state he has the worst rating of any candidate for president. Two out of three of the people who know him best have an unfavorable opinion of him. (28% favorable, 56% unfavorable). He is Louisiana's UNfavorite son. See http://race42012.com/2012/03/23/poll-watch-ppp-d-louisiana-2012-republican-primary-survey/

Americans have been deceived by slick politicians in the past. Let's try to investigate what candidates have done rather than gullibly accept what they say. Buddy Roemer will not withstand that scrutiny.

Say Amen of LA 4:43AM April 04, 2012

Buddy Roemer seems to be a decent and honest polititian.

Project Vote Smart.org has a great deal of imformation about him and others on it's website. Check it out!

Peace and Love

---Bill

Bill Remington of WI 10:24PM March 04, 2012

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