tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post7339918537475697330..comments2024-03-17T08:07:12.695-05:00Comments on Between The Lines: No trick reading Jindal intent, judging future performanceJeff Sadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972004592729833310noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-40284943995560271402008-01-03T10:04:00.000-06:002008-01-03T10:04:00.000-06:00The District 6 race is something I'll get into in ...The District 6 race is something I'll get into in the near future but a quick read on Alexander would be he obviously knows how to campaign by getting into a statewide runoff but questions must linger about the size of his defeat and if he can turn around quickly after spending a lot for that and raising more.Jeff Sadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972004592729833310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-47924686299982064082007-12-30T16:35:00.000-06:002007-12-30T16:35:00.000-06:00Jeff, What is your read on Royal Alexander running...Jeff, What is your read on Royal Alexander running for State Rep.?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-26559193489159994822007-12-30T06:25:00.000-06:002007-12-30T06:25:00.000-06:00David Brauner is coming up on a few boards as a fr...David Brauner is coming up on a few boards as a front runner for Jindal's Ispector General. He has ties to Jindal that go far back in time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-44278502807056540952007-12-25T10:11:00.000-06:002007-12-25T10:11:00.000-06:00Jeff, You're right on the mark by stating that the...Jeff, You're right on the mark by stating that the Governor-Elect has been anything but secretative in his opening round of appointments therein seating his closest advisors.<BR/><BR/>No need to "defend Bobby" in any way; he's off to a great start to rebuilt this state one day at a time.<BR/>That's my story and I am sticking to it.<BR/>DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-87798765409002394652007-12-24T13:19:00.000-06:002007-12-24T13:19:00.000-06:00You know, Jindal's still more than two weeks away ...You know, Jindal's still more than two weeks away from assuming office. Can we at least wait until he actually has the power to do stuff before deciding he's too secretive, or not going to do what he says he would?<BR/><BR/>Maybe something escapes me here, but if a candidate makes these statements in public and in campaign broadcast advertising, and then offers detailed versions in other camapign literature and on the web, that seems like a pretty clear indication what he's promising to do. Or, as a pal of mine wrote me when he saw this posting concerning those who don't seem to know what Jindal's going to do, "if they keep saying it enough maybe they'll begin to believe it."<BR/><BR/>And, reread the post. I don't address the Faircloth controversy in it. In another posting about how Blanco has nothing more to do that complain and revise her legacy I indirectly address it because it's one of the things she complains about to make herself look relevant. But nowhere do I "feel compelled to defend Jindal against he and his general consul's unreasonable behavior."Jeff Sadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972004592729833310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-87457703181309497032007-12-24T05:21:00.000-06:002007-12-24T05:21:00.000-06:00The Bobby Jindal era can not begin fully until he ...The Bobby Jindal era can not begin fully until he selects the directors of DOTD and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the state's version of FEMA.<BR/><BR/>Add-into the list the director of DHH and his cabinet will be complete but when is the question? <BR/><BR/>Governor-Elect Jindal is no newcomer to these critical functions and, once he names those directors, the state will be well on its way to full operation by the time he takes over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-88157062830385700162007-12-22T09:24:00.000-06:002007-12-22T09:24:00.000-06:00Baton Rouge du Nord said... Most that follow Medic...Baton Rouge du Nord said... Most that follow Medicaid issues saw a lot more heat than light from his efforts. <BR/><BR/>If you understood how 'Medicaid issues' work in Louisiana you would know that the Sect of DHH does not act independently. He serves at the wishes of the Gov and the legislature. Alone he has no power to do much of anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-59521798285047284102007-12-21T18:00:00.000-06:002007-12-21T18:00:00.000-06:00If there is anyone to blame for the need to read t...If there is anyone to blame for the need to read tea leaves it's Jindal. We elected Jindal goernor, Jeff, not his website. Jindal's aversion to open dialogue and debate during the election has only calcified in the wake of his election. Writers like you went back and forth during the campaign over whether Jindal was being smart politically to run from the press and debates into carefully scripted events. For whatever reason, he was given a pass to act that way because he was so far in the lead. Now that the election is over, what's his excuse. Jeff: What exactly do you feel compelled to defend Jindal against he and his general consul's unreasonable behavior. Do you not think he is tough enough to do it himself?75vegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116418608131846822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-22557981777563332192007-12-17T20:28:00.000-06:002007-12-17T20:28:00.000-06:00I sure hope that Jindal is the philosopher king yo...I sure hope that Jindal is the philosopher king you make him out to be. But how much was he able to do to clean up corruption in the Medicaid program? Most that follow Medicaid issues saw a lot more heat than light from his efforts. <BR/><BR/>He makes some good points about the charity hospital system, but those hospitals are quite necessary. Why? Because private providers are not interested in participating in the Medicaid program. The rates are confiscatory, and most quality providers cannot even break even doing Medicaid work.<BR/><BR/>Let's hope that Jindal is not a "fake" conservative like his mentor, Mike Foster. And let's hope that he and his Boys Wonder don't get "schooled" by the legislature like Buddy Roemer did.<BR/><BR/>You have to admit, his plans are a bit ethereal--long on wishful thinking and short on detail. <BR/><BR/>But he sure can't be any worse than what we have now. I'll grant you that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com