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In 1988, Roemer claimed that Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis made "a much better choice in terms of politics and impact on Louisiana" in choosing U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas for his vice presidential running mate than did Republican George H. W. Bush made in choosing Senator Dan Quayle of Indiana.
“The revolution is not over. It’s just begun.” Shreveport native Charles Elson “Buddy” Roemer III spoke those words during his campaign party in Shreveport the night Louisiana voters chose him as their governor. He went on to say that election could be summed up in one word: change. (Source: Louisiana Digital Media Archive) By Curtis Heyen.
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May 17, 2021 · Published 9:49 AM PDT, May 17, 2021. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Buddy Roemer, a Harvard-educated reform-minded politician whose one tumultuous term as Louisiana’s governor was marked by bruising political battles over taxes, budgets and abortion, died Monday at age 77. His son, Chas Roemer, said the former governor died peacefully at his home in ...
“I love Louisiana, but I hate Louisiana politics.” It’s still true today. Any time a politician can put himself with the people, just what they’re thinking, then it’s all over.
Dec 3, 2011 · Buddy Roemer ’64 is a former Louisiana Governor and representative to the US House of Representatives. He is currently making news with his campaign for President as a candidate in the Republican primaries, setting himself apart by focusing on campaign finance reform and refusing to accept any donation over $100.
May 17, 2021 · By Richard Fausset. May 17, 2021. Buddy Roemer, a clean-government advocate whose four years as Louisiana governor were wedged between terms served by the flamboyant and scandal-plagued Edwin ...
May 17, 2021 · Lafayette Daily Advertiser. 0:03. 1:26. Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer, who was swept into office by the "Roemer Revolution" in 1988 and swept out four years later when voters rejected...
