It's still too early to tell how this video will work for Chambers' political career. He previously was the state treasurer (2000-17). His first campaign video, "37 Seconds," features him smoking a blunt and discussing marijuana arrests and policy. In his losing 2020 campaign, Donald Trump carried Louisiana with 58% of the vote, while U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, also a Republican, won re-election with 59%. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-Lafayette, is expected to qualify by proxy but hadnt done so by close of business Wednesday. We are the lead polling Democrat by every independent poll. John Neely Kennedy, Senator for Louisiana - GovTrack.us So hats off to Gary Chambers of Louisiana, who did something in a new campaign ad in his bid for U.S. Senate that I dont think any candidate has done before: Smoke marijuana. Its the resources question right now, said Stephen Handwerk, a Democratic strategist who served as executive director of the state party for nearly a decade until 2020. Sign up for notifications from Insider! In 2008, Mixon graduated from the prestigious Strike Fighter Weapons School, better known as TOPGUN, and in 2012 he was recognized as the F/A-18 Attack Aviator of the Year. A Gallup poll last decade found more Americans thought John F. Kennedy was a good president (74 percent) . But Kennedy remains popular in the state and is a consummate fundraiser. 2022 by Howie Klein. Mixon recounted his military career in detail, questioned why Kennedy didn't work with Democrats in passing a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, as U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy did, and faulted Kennedy for voting against certifying the electoral college, thereby refusing to acknowledge Bidens victory as president. Kennedy, who has proven to be popular in Louisiana and on Capitol Hill, raised an astounding $36 million in his reelection bid - 10 times as much as his Democratic challengers combined. The 69-year-old Kennedy is . And while plenty of officeholders (mostly Democrats) will say they, Youll know that cannabis has really become mainstream when even politicians will say its something they partake of. Email Mark Ballard at mballard@theadvocate.com. Kennedy, first elected in 2016, served on the Senate Committees on Appropriations, Banking, Budget, Judiciary, and Small Business through the campaign. Chambers' home state of Louisiana has loosened restrictions on marijuana possession recently. Kennedy raised $3.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2021 . Those are the big questions in Louisiana politics in the immediate aftermath of the senator's smashing victory Tuesday. Republicans often do it by putting up ads in which they fire some guns, but after a dozen other candidates do that, it loses its edge. Louisiana's 2022 U.S. Senate race is taking shape as Democrat Gary Chambers Jr., a Baton Rouge community activist who made a splash in last year's 2nd Congressional District election before. Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Katie Bernhardt said she supports Mixon's candidacy, although the party hasn't endorsed a candidate. Syrita Steib-Martin, courtesy Operation Restoration. The organization says arrest rates have actually risen in the past few years. Cross said, given the Republican edge the state, and Kennedys strength relative to his opponents, he would not be surprised if the incumbent captured 60-66 percent of the vote. "If all that comes of this video is that people remember he was smoking a blunt in a commercial, then it doesn't have that long-lasting impact. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files paperwork to run for president as a Sen. John Kennedy draws a challenger: Navy veteran Luke Mixon - KALB Black people are four times as likely to be arrested for marijuana laws than white people," he says in the video, citing data from the American Civil Liberties Union. The general election will happen on December 10, 2022, if necessary. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s threat to Biden is inflated in polls - MSN Sen. John Kennedy ran against Democrats Luke Mixon and Gary Chambers in a crowded slate of challengers to represent Louisiana in the US Senate. Gary's a fighter for Justice. Republicans often do it by putting up ads in which they. The former state treasurer, who has mostly provided a safe Senate vote for. Heres what. The chances of Gary Chambers winning next November are slim. Health care costs are bankrupting families, yet Sen. Kennedy voted to end coverage for over half a million hard-working people in our state. President to rally Americans to support the Ukraine war, LNL: 2024 Presidential hopeful Asa Hutchinson speaks to Local News Live exclusively Part 1, LNL: 2024 Presidential hopeful Asa Hutchinson speaks to Local News Live exclusively Part 2. John F. Kennedy Jr., the son and namesake of the nation's 35th president, died 10 days after then-first lady Hillary Clinton made her first public moves to run for a soon-to-open U.S. Senate . Prior to his election to the Senate, Kennedy served as state treasurer for five terms, serving in theposition from 2000 to 2017. The 1964 presidential election had the notorious "Peace, Little Girl" commercial also known simply as the "Daisy" ad. There was a problem saving your notification. Louisiana: What to Expect on Election Night - US News Who else? Kennedy said the measure would increase the federal deficit and didnt direct enough of its dollars to actual infrastructure projects. Discover John Kennedy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. In just 37 seconds, Democrat Gary Chambers lit up Louisiana's race for the U.S. Senate. Gary Chambers Jr. picked up his first significant endorsement in an uphill U.S. Senate campaign when outgoing state Rep. Ted James announced h, Luke Mixon, a first-time candidate running for the U.S. Senate, raised nearly $200,000 in his initial campaign reporting period, putting the D. In order for Democrats to be viable, they have to have enough money to get their name out there. US Senate candidates in Louisiana release new campaign ads John Bel Edwards, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, U.S. Rep. "I had three goals as a young man. ", Stay in the conversation on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter, Kennedy said during his campaign announcement that "corporate feudalism" in the country commodifies children,harmspeople with chemicals and prescriptiondrugs and weakensthe middle class. We can make a change in Louisiana because there are more of us who are willing to help our neighbors and lift our communities, Gary Chambers Jr. said in a Facebook post this week just after announcing his candidacy. Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia, a Democrat, won a runoff election to defeat Herschel Walker, a Trump-backed Republican and former football star. The mother ofSyrita Steib, of New Orleans, filed the papers on behalf of her daughter to run for the U.S. Senate. Five years ago, I made a promise, a promise that I took seriously. Im proud of my achievements, Kennedy said. Paul Waldman noted that "Every underdog candidate for office looks for a way to make a splash with an unusual move that gets everyone repeating your name, if only for a moment. Mixon criticized Kennedy's record, pointing to his recent opposition to the bipartisan infrastructure bill among other votes. Naval Academy. I hope you do, even if it's just $5 or $10. No, Lux said on any possibility of cutting the programs. But sooner or later, its bound to happen. "In his (Kennedy's) announcement video, he said, 'Ill never let you down, Id rather drink weed killer.' This week some other candidates told FOX 8 they too would not vote to cut the programs. All criticized Kennedy and said voters should fire the incumbent. Email Tyler Bridges attbridges@theadvocate.com. Since it dropped, the video's gotten over 5 million views on Twitter and over 1 million on Instagram. BATON ROUGE - Proud husband, father of two, and U.S. Navy veteran, Democrat Luke Mixon of Baton Rouge, LA will seek to replace Sen. John Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. Local, state, and federal elections in Louisiana use a majority-vote system which, as Ballotpedia notes, is markedly different from those used in the other 49 states. Sen. John Kennedy draws a challenger: Navy veteran Luke Mixon, 10-year-old shot during argument, Marion man arrested, Black mans decapitated remains found after he warned his mom he was targeted by truckloads of white guys, Senators working to improve tornado safety, KNOE Sunday Night Forecast with Jake Lambright, KNOE Sunday Evening Forecast with Jake Lambright, KNOE Saturday Night Forecast with Jake Lambright. In the ad. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. As you can see, he knows how to make a dollar work. Republican John Kennedy reelected to U.S. Senate in Louisiana Three Democrats will challenge Sen. John Kennedy on Nov. 8 ballot Additionally, "Xan" John, of Lafayette; and W. Thomas La Fontaine Olson, of New Orleans; and Thomas Wenn, of Amite; all of whom dont have party affiliations, also signed up for the race. Mixon grew up in Central Louisiana as a farmer's son, graduated from Bunkie High School and was selected to attend the U.S. Louisiana Treasurer and Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Kennedy speaks at a rally on Dec. 9, 2016 in Baton Rouge. Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Luke Mixon, a Baton Rouge commercial airline pilot, signed up to run in the Nov. 8 election on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. There was even international coverage! U.S. Navy veteran Luke Mixon has announced his intention to take Kennedys seat in the 2022 election. John Kennedy has actively blocked efforts to get Hurricane Laura and Ida victims necessary resources to recover from the storms, he has stalled critical funding to upgrade our crumbling infrastructure, and he even voted against funding to support Louisiana families, said Katie Bernhardt. More:Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes latest Democrat challenging Biden in 2024 for White House. That ratio has flipped. And, he will support the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes, leave decisions regarding legalization for recreational use up to the states, and reschedule cannabis as a schedule II drug so researchers can study its positive and negative impacts. Steib said, My first priority would definitely be to focus on reproductive rights, I think that this country has placed an attack on reproductive rights of women in this country, I would definitely start there and then also address issues of the economy.. Kennedy grills Biden nominee, questions 'radical' views, Republican legislators: Why we're against Joe Biden's infrastructure bill, Gary Chambers Jr. smokes marijuana in new ad for U.S. Senate seat, Our Views: Senate candidate Gary Chambers gets blunt, Gary Chambers wins first important endorsement in campaign against U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, U.S. Senate Democrat Luke Mixon is far behind John Kennedy in raising campaign dollars, John Kennedy begins 2022 with huge money advantage as he seeks re-election to U.S. Senate, Luke Mixon capitalizes on his military background to attack Sen. John Kennedy on Russia. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches 2024 presidential bid | CNN Politics When it comes to infrastructure, Louisiana is one of the most important states in the nation. Sen. Kennedy challenger Luke Mixon holding rally in Monroe on Tuesday Louisiana Senate candidate smokes marijuana blunt in new ad campaign Bill Rouselle, a veteran ad man in New Orleans, is assisting Arsement. Mixon currently resides in Baton Rouge, LA where he works as a commercial airline pilot and is a union member in the Air Line Pilots Association. Gary Chambers, a Louisiana Democrat vying to oust Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) On the abortion debate, none of the three-Democratic Party endorsed candidates would back a federal abortion ban. He isnt running as a joke; even if the odds are against him, hes trying to be a serious candidate. "Some things are seriously wrong in America today and Im going to talk about them Inflation, in particular, is gutting the American people and the people in Louisiana like a fish. Gary Chambers, Jr. Is Running For U.S. Senate Against John Kennedy In Louisiana "37 Seconds" - Legalize Marijuana | Gary Chambers Ad #1 The chances of Gary Chambers winning next November are slim. In 2014, now-Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa published a lighter video, but one that no less grabbed attention and was later spoofed on late-night television. walks through the Senate subway at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 9, 2021. John Bel Edwards, who is Louisiana's only statewide elected Democrat, has said he doesn't plan to run against Kennedy. (Photo by Max Becherer, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) See that video up top? . Instead he chose to lie," Mixon said. Over the next few years, the troops left, and White leaders soon disenfranchised Black voters. There are more of us who want to see our children thrive and have a fair shot at a bright future and prosperous life right here in our state.. Gov. Kennedy is next up for reelection in 2028 and serves until Jan 3, 2029. Candidates successful in Southern states like Louisiana are centrist, Taylor said. Gary Chambers to challenge John Kennedy for U.S. Senate Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Fanatical Republican Extremist of the Day: John N. Chambers joins formerU.S. Navy fighter pilot Luke Mixon, a Democrat and political novice, as among those mounting bids to upset Kennedy. Lane Payne, a pastor from Abbeville, and Jake Shaheen, a math teacher from Lake Charles who wore a t-shirt saying Very Stable, signed up saying southwest Louisiana constituents are disappointed in government response to recovery from three hurricanes that hit them directly. As of 2020, despite legalization in a number of states, the ACLU says marijuana arrests are not trending downward. Jan 18, 2022, 10:38 AM EST. The ad, titled "37 Seconds," features Chambers lighting up a blunt as he addresses the racial disparities of marijuana-related arrests and the costs . Kennedy, meanwhile, has voted in near-lockstep with his fellow Republicans over the past five years, supporting programs favored by then-President Donald Trump and opposing the tax-and-spending policies pushed by President Joe Biden. WASHINGTON It was entering hour five of the first day of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation . The movement to trim jail populations is one of the few areas where the right and left have found common cause. Kate Magsamen, who has worked for Mary and Mitch Landrieu, among others, is overseeing fundraising. John Bel Edwards and has the type of centrist profile that until recently often catapulted Louisiana Democrats into statewide office. You have permission to edit this article. Mixon and Chambers also slammed Kennedy for not supporting the bipartisan $1T infrastructure package which is now law. It can be fixed but not until President Biden reverses his policies.". Louisiana leans Republican . U.S. Sen. John N. Kennedy, R-Madisonville, qualified to run for another si-year term on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. During my time in the military, I was blessed to work with some of the bravest and most talented soldiers, sailors, airmenand Marines," Mixon said in a statement. This isn't the first time Chambers has made a splash with a video. Crafting his media campaign will be Jared Arsement, who won notice devising John Bel Edwards ads. "Most of the people police are arresting aren't dealers, but rather people with small mounts of pot just like me.". CPAC 2023: Sen. John Kennedy rips into 'embarrassing' Biden Unless one candidate gets more than half the ballots, the top two vote-getters will be in a runoff Dec. 10. Sen. Kennedy seeks re-election; Democratic Party-endorsed candidates hope to force a runoff, Kennedy did not consent to an interview with FOX 8 on his re-election bid, Skull fragment found in Lake Pontchartrain identified as prehistoric indigenous remains, Boy, 5, shot Sunday night in Avondale home, Two men shot -- one fatally -- Sunday in Thibodaux, authorities say, Family identifies 18-year-old slain in Bay St. Louis mass shooting. ( KTVE/KARD) Luke Mixon is a Louisiana Democrat running for the United States Senate seat currently held by Republican Senator John Kennedy. He had the opportunity to do the right thing, to speak the truth, to uphold his oath to the Constitution and defend our democracy. Biden believes no one should be in jail because of cannabis use. Sen. The jungle primary, featuring Kennedy and all of his opponents, regardless of party, will be Nov. 8. He is raising his two children, Samantha and Charlie, alongside his loving wife Renee. Luke Mixon, a Democrat who is a political nobody, is running against John Kennedy for the Senate next year. Questions about Social Security and Medicare come up each election cycle. Gary's a fighter for Justice. He faces a steep uphill battle in the U.S. Senate race to unseat Kennedy, the 70-year-old incumbent. Democratic Gov. Blue America - Building A Progressive Future -Donate Here: Gary Chambers, Jr. Is Running For U.S. Senate Against John Kennedy In Louisiana. If I had told you in 2000 that in 2022 youd see a Senate candidate smoking pot in one of his ads, you probably wouldnt have believed me. The election is set for Nov. 8with officialqualifying July 20-22. Chambers, another Democratic challenger, raised $1.6 million, spent $1.6 million, and had $54,500 cash on hand, as of October 19. He spent nearly 20 years flying the F-18 fighter, in support of American missions in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. GOP Sen. John Kennedy passes on Louisiana governor bid Chambers faces tall odds simply because no Black candidate has won a statewide race in Louisiana since 1872, said Michael Martin, a history professor at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Republican Dan Lux is challenging Congressman Troy Carter, a Democrat. Thats the difficult terrain that confronts Mixon. The line of candidates and supporters snaked through the courtyard in front of the State Archives in Baton Rouge before the doors opened. If something changes and we can make this work, Ill circle back.. But then he became a Republican, Chambers added, switched accents and now talks like this., Viewers then saw a folksy-sounding Kennedy promising in a 2016 campaign ad, I will not let you down. Beryl A. Billiot, No Party-Kentwood; and MV "Vinny" Mendoza, D-Ponchatoula; are both running again for the Senate seat. Senator John Kennedy, who comes up for re-election in the fall of 2022. hide caption. Two Democrats running for US Senate participate in a forum, but Kennedy is the junior senator from Louisiana and is a Republican. "We knew it would create conversation, but we had no idea that it would be to this degree," Chambers said. The U.S. House is meeting Wednesday and Thursday. Kennedy is expected to win the most votes, but he needs to win 50 percent of the vote to avoid a run off election. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Three Republicans have announced their candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by longtime Senator Richard Shelby. "Louisiana ranks number 50 in the nation and we have a U.S. senator who votes against our interests every day.". John Kennedy begins 2022 with huge money advantage as he seeks re-election to U.S. Senate U.S. Sen. John Kennedy is running for re-election this year with a campaign war chest that dwarfs. Hes interested in identifying the problem, and using it for his own political benefit.. Nineteenth Judicial District Court Judges Hunter Greene, Don Johnson and Beau Higginbotham are running for the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal, 2nd District, Subdistrict 1, Division B. Mixon Announces Campaign (Full Announcement in Italics). There are still more registered Democrats than Republicans (31%) and independents (27%). 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. "There is right and wrong and I will not stand by while people spit in the face of the democracy that my friends and I have fought so hard to defend.". But many of them are Democrats in name only as they pull the Republican lever in election after election. Published: Nov. 3, 2022 at 6:50 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana voters will decide whether U.S. Higgins has held the position since 2017. They have strengthened their hand substantially since then, falling just short of a two-thirds supermajority in both houses. The Louisiana Democratic Party has endorsed three candidates, in hopes of blocking the incumbents re-election. Steib founded and leads Operation Restoration, a non-profit which focuses on current and formerly incarcerated women and girls. And not some elegantly subtle vape pen either, but a big fat blunt, which Chambers smokes as his voice-over describes the toll of the war on drugs. Kennedy ischallenging Biden in the2024 Democratic primary. The primary will take place Nov. 8, 2022. Chambers said he would support President Biden's $1.8 trillion social spending bill that has stalled in the Senate, votingrights protections and universal Medicare. New Orleans took steps in the summer to remove penalties for marijuana possession. Democrats Win 51 Seats Democrats will gain a. U.S. Sen. John Kennedy is running for re-election this year with a campaign war chest that dwarfs those of his Democratic opponents. He completed his Naval service as the commanding officer of the Navys F/A-18 squadron in New Orleans. "Louisiana went from populist Democrat to staunchly deep-red Republican at the federal level and John Kennedy has been all those.". Louisiana's 2022 U.S. Senate race is taking shape as Democrat Gary Chambers Jr., a Baton Rouge community activist who made a splash in last year's 2nd Congressional District election before. North Carolina progressive Erica Smith and Gary Chambers are comrades and allies. July 16th, 2019: Sen. Kennedy goes on Tucker Carlson's white nationalist power-hour, and refers to Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley as " The. So for me, I know that hes vulnerable, I know that we have a shot and we have a chance to take him out, we just need for everyone to show up on November 8th., Senator Kennedy is attacking me by name now and he knows hes vulnerable, said Mixon. Kennedy, the son of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, both assassinated in the 1960s, announced his presidential campaign last week running as a Democrat and . "It has people talking about him," and for that, Chambers' team has been successful, Belk said. (Besides, who wouldn't love seeing Gary interacting with two ancient sticks in the mud like Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer?). Luke Mixon seeks to unseat Sen. John Kennedy in U.S. Senate "My mission over the next 18 months of this campaign and throughout my presidency will be to end the corrupt merger of state and corporate power that is threateningto impose a new kind of corporate feudalism in our country," he said. Politicians are always a lagging indicator of change; they seldom embrace habits and ideas unless theyre sure that doing so wont lose them support. (KNOE) - It appears Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) will have a challenger for his position on Capitol Hill. Gary Chambers' campaign ad goes viral with an oft-used tactic by - NPR Sen. John Kennedy mulling bid for Louisiana governor | Local Elections Luke Mixon, challenger to Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, holds meet "We chose to use me smoking to talk about these glaring statistics and the need to do something about those statistics," he said. The Democratic Party endorsed candidates talked about their priorities, if elected. He picked up an opponent, Gregory Manning, a pastor from New Orleans running as a Democrat. Follow him on Twitter @GregHilburn1. Chambers nearly overcame state Sen. Karen Carter Peterson of New Orleans, who won a spot in the runoff but then lost to Troy Carter. (Photo: Talk Business & Politics) LITTLE ROCK, Ark . John Neely Kennedy has launched his re-election campaign as U.S. Steib answered, I would not vote to cut Medicare or Social Security at all., And Mixon said, Absolutely not and again, Im glad you asked that question because its a distinct reminder of when people tell you what theyre going to do believe them, and right now the Republican Party is continuing to say that they will cut or defund Social Security and Medicare..
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