Message from the Chairman

I am writing today to introduce myself as the new Chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party, and to start a conversation with you and every Democrat across our great state about the future of our Party. Last year, Louisiana was ravaged by two major hurricanes, hundreds of thousands of Louisianians were scattered across the country and our Party’s finances were strained. Some paint a pessimistic picture for our Party in light of these challenges, but we know the strength of our people and our Party, and we also know the Democratic Party’s commitment to our great state. We know that Democratic values are Louisiana’s values and if we stand up for our values, Democrats will win in 2006 and beyond. Over the next few months, I will travel the state and meet with Democrats from every region and every walk of life to talk about the future of our Party. Not only will we talk, we will also create a shared vision for our Party that highlights the values that bind us, not the issues that divide us. And, we will stand up and not let others tell us who we are anymore. With November elections approaching, we will recruit candidates to run for Congress and statewide offices who will fight for working families, support public education, make healthcare more accessible and affordable, and protect the rights of all Americans. We will reach out to new people, especially young people, and engage them in the political process. We will work to protect the voices of displaced residents by ensuring that they are afforded the opportunity to participate in upcoming elections. My fellow Democrats, there are many challenges, but there is also great opportunity to build our Party from the ground up, to spark meaningful debate and to create a brighter future for all. I look forward to working with you and every Democrat across the state as we build our Party better and stronger than ever before.