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WILL LOUISIANA GOP SING THE SAME TUNE FOR KERSHAW?

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WILL LOUISIANA GOP SING THE SAME TUNE FOR KERSHAW?

Nashville resident Sammy Kershaw’s qualifications in question for Lt. Governor Bid

BATON ROUGE – Will the Louisiana Republican Party hold Sammy Kershaw, a citizen of Nashville, TN and the latest GOP candidate for Lt. Governor to the same residency rigors as former Sen. John Breaux?, asks Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Chris Whittington.

The Louisiana Democratic Party calls upon the state GOP to be consistent both in its’ interpretation of state law and its scrutiny regarding qualifications of candidates for state office.

“Although it is true Kershaw is a native of Kaplan, according to recent court documents, he has retained residency in Tennessee for years. His qualifications to effectively assume responsibilities of this office are non-existent. In comparison, the vast achievements of Mitch Landrieu, who has helped revive the state’s economy following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita by his efforts to bring tourists back to Louisiana are invaluable and unrivaled,” said Whittington.

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