Friday, March 4, 2016

SCOTT ANGELLE ANNOUNCES RUN FOR CONGRESS IN 3RD DISTRICT




Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle running for Congress

http://theadvocate.com/news/15070934-123/public-service-commissioner-scott-angelle-running-for-congress

Angelle, who is from Breaux Bridge, started out the governor’s race polling less than 2 percent, but came within 41,000 votes, out of 1.1 million cast Oct. 24, of beating Vitter for a slot in the November runoff.

The congressional elections are Nov. 8, 2016, with a runoff, if necessary, on Dec. 3.

“As your congressman,” Angelle said in his announcement, “I will defend the Second Amendment, protect the sanctity of life and fight for religious freedom. I will stand up for our brave law enforcement officers and I will never cave to political correctness. I’ll continue to be a partner to our coastal ports, support our local farmers, and work with our economic development partners to cut the red tape and allow job creation.”

#LA03, #LALEGE, #LAGOV

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

LA Independent Study Group Wraps Up Seminar Series on Public Policy






LOUISIANA INDEPENDENT STUDY GROUP 

(FINAL SESSION OF THE SEMINAR SERIES ON PUBLIC POLICY)

The final night of the LISG Seminar Series featured guest lecturers on the Energy Industry, K-12 & Higher Education Policy & explored The Louisiana Budget. Made for some interesting interaction by the group. 

Featured lecturers included: 

Dr. Joseph Rallo- LA Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Jim Richardson- Chairman of the State Revenue Estimating Conference, Scott Richard- Executive Director of the LA School Boards Association, Sherry Guarisco- Executive Director of the LA Partnership for Children & Dr. David Dismukes- Executive Director of the LSU Center for Energy Studies.


All three meetings were very successful. The speakers were all outstanding and engaged the participants in very lively discussions.  

If you are interested or need further information on becoming a member of the LA Independent Study Group please contact Patrick Bergeron at 225-405-6296.   

Check out our FACEBOOK page at:  


#lagov, #lalege





Dr. Joseph Rallo, LA Comm. of Higher Ed & LISG Co-founder Connie Bernard


Seminar participant Nicole Wesley & LISG Co-founder Patrick Bergeron



Dr. Jim Richardson, Chairman of the LA Revenue Estimating Conference


Dr. David Dismukes, Chairman of the Center for Energy Studies LSU


Connie Bernard with Lafayette Attorney Claire Bergeron Edwards


Scott Richard Executive Director, LA School Board Assn.


Participants Betsy Barnes, Carol Thomas, Anna White & Lonnie Granier


Sherry Guarisco, Exec. Dir. LA Partnership for Children


Participants Lonnie Granier, EBR School brd member Jill Dyason, Elizabeth & Herb Sumrall

Friday, January 29, 2016

DON.T MISS THE LAST CLASS TUESDAY NIGT 2/2: LA INDEPENDENT STUDY GROUP




DON'T MISS THE LAST CLASS, TUESDAY NIGHT 2/2: LA INDEPENDENT STUDY GROUP (SEMINAR SERIES ON PUBLIC POLICY)

The final night of the LISG Seminar Series will feature guest lecturers on the state of Education Policy & explore The Louisiana Budget. Should make for some interesting discussion by the group. 

Featured lecturers include: 

Dr. Joseph Rallo- LA Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Jim Richardson- Chairman of the State Revenue Estimating Conference, Scott Richard- Executive Director of the LA School Boards Association, Sherry Guarisco- Executive Director of the LA Partnership for Children & Dr. David Dismukes- Executive Director of the LSU Center for Energy Studies.

The first two meetings were very successful. The speakers have all been outstanding and engaged the participants in very lively discussions.  

If you missed the first two meetings you are welcome to join us for the final seminar next Tuesday  2/2. The meeting will focus on Education policy and the state budget. 

The reduced price to participate is $75. 

If you are interested or need further information please contact Patrick Bergeron at 225-405-6296.   

Check out our FACEBOOK page at:  


#lagov, #lalege

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Fantastic Second Night Of Public Policy Seminar Series With LA Independent Study Group



Congressman Garret Graves Addressed the group


Great Second Night Of Public Policy Seminar Series With LA Independent Study Group

Guest lecturers included: 

6th District Congressman Garret Graves, LA Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon,  State Senator Rick Ward, LA Police Jury Assn. Executive Director Roland Dartez, Jon Moller Executive Director of The LA Budget Project, Sean Prados of Prados & Associates (former EVP & COO of the LA Hospital Assn.) and Lobbyist Ryan Haynie of Haynie & Associates.

Healthcare, Environmental Issues, Local Government and the upcoming Legislative Sessions were the focus of the speeches and that made for a lively debate with the group.



LA State Senator Rick Ward 



Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon



Sean Prados (Prados & Associates)




Jan Moller Executive Director of The LA Budget Project




Lobbyist Ryan Haynie


The first two meetings were very successful. The speakers have all been outstanding and engaged the participants in very lively discussions.  

If you missed the first two meetings you are welcome to join us for the final seminar next Tuesday  2/2. The meeting will focus on Education policy and the state budget. 

The reduced price to participate is $75. 

If you are interested or need further information please contact Patrick Bergeron at 225-405-6296.   

Check out our FACEBOOK page at:  


#lagov, #lalege

Sunday, January 24, 2016

BLUE COLLAR MILLIONAIRE TED IS NOT DEAD


THE ADVOCATE GOT IT WRONG, TED HICKS, BATON ROUGE’S BLUE COLLAR MILLIONAIRE ISN’T DEAD

“In 2004, now deceased developer, Ted Hicks offered to donate 150 acres on I-12 and O’Neal Lane to BREC if BREC wanted to relocate the Baton Rouge Zoo.” DEAD—Not.  Long-time friend Sheriff Sid Gautreaux sent him a text “Ted, is it hot or cold.”
There are several highly successful people in Baton Rouge but few of them are “blue collar.”  Ted Hicks is admittedly blue collar and his story is inspirational and encouraging to children born into poverty. The Rouge Collection sat down with Ted Hicks after finding out he was indeed still alive for an interview.
TO READ THE ARTICLE CLICK BELOW:

http://therougecollection.net/therouge/the-advocate-got-it-wrong-ted-hicks-baton-rouges-blue-collar-millionaire-isnt-dead/

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Please Join Us For Week 2 Of The LA Independent Study Group Seminar Series On Public Policy


Louisiana Independent Study Group

The second meeting of the Louisiana Independent Study Group (Public Policy Seminar Series) is scheduled for Tuesday night 1/26 at 6 pm. It will be held in the second floor Executive Boardroom of Business First Bank on Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge.

The confirmed guest lecturers will be: Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon, Public Service Commissioner & possible U.S. Senate candidate Foster Campbell, Executive Director of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana Roland Dartez, Executive Director of the Louisiana Budget Project Jan Moller and former Louisiana Hospital Association EVP & COO Sean Prados. May have a surprise guest as well.

The first meeting was very successful. The speakers were outstanding and engaged the participants in a very lively discussion  

If you missed the first meeting (see article below) you are welcome to join us for the final two on 1/26 & 2/2. The reduced price to participate is $125. 

If you are interested or need further information please contact Patrick Bergeron at 225-405-6296.   

Check out our FACEBOOK page at:  


#lagov, #lalege

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Great First Night Of Public Policy Seminar Series With LA Independent Study Group





(Senate Transportation Chair Page Senator Cortez of Lafayette)

Great First Night Of Public Policy Seminar Series With LA Independent Study Group

Fantastic first night of LA Independent Study Group Seminar Series. Guest lecturers included: LA Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, Senate Transportation Chairman Senator Page Cortez, Environmental Affairs Chairman Mike Walsworth of Monroe, State Representative Sam Jones of Franklin and John Williams Executive Director of the Beer Industry League. 

The upcoming Legislative Sessions were the focus of the speeches and that made for a lively debate with the group.


 (Very influential Rep. Sam Jones & Senate Environmental Chair Mike Walsworth)


(State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain)


(Commissioner Mike Strain and Anna White)


(Beer League Executive Director John Williams)

TWO MORE CLASSES IN THE SERIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 26 & FEBRUARY 2. 

CALL PATRICK BERGERON AT 225-405-6296 TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND.

CHECK OUT THE FACE BOOK PAGE HERE: 

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Louisiana Independent Study Group (seminar series) begins Tuesday night 1/19 at 6pm





 Louisiana Independent Study Group (Seminar Series)


Louisiana Independent Study Group (seminar series) begins Tuesday night 6p. We have a few seats left.

Confirmed speakers include:

1/19- Gov's floor leader Rep. Sam Jones, Beer Industry League Exec. Dir. John Williams, La. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, Senator & Environmental Comm. Chair Sen. Mike Walsworth, Senate Transportation committee Chair Sen. Page Cortez & Police Jury Assn. Exec. Dir. Roland Dartez.

1/26- Former La. Hospital Assn. & COO Sean Prados, La. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell,

2/2- Professor & LSU School of Energy Studies Exec. Dir. David Dismukes, Chairman of La. Revenue Estimating Conference Dr. Jim Richardson and a few surprises!


Check out Louisiana Independent Study Group and Seminar Series on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/events/230852973921829/

https://www.facebook.com/Louisiana-Independent-Study-Group-889697144484949


If you are interested in participating or need further info contact:

Patrick Bergeron at 225-405-6296.

#LAGOV, #LALEGE

Friday, January 15, 2016

Public Policy Seminar Series Set To Begin Tuesday Night In BR





Louisiana Independent Study Group
The Louisiana Independent Study Group is a non-partisan policy organization that seeks to bring diverse groups of policy-makers and stakeholders together to further the common goal of delivering effective, efficient and equitable policy and governance to the citizens of Louisiana. The Louisiana Independent Study Group seeks to foster communication and collaboration between various interests in state and local policy.

The first public policy seminar series will be held from six to nine PM., Tuesday, January 19, January 26 and February 2 in the second floor conference room of the Business First Bank building at 8440 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This important series of discussions and lectures on Louisiana policy is timed to precede the opening of the special session of the Louisiana Legislature.
The public policy seminar series includes leaders in statewide public policy in areas of interest to policy makers, lobbyists, public administrators and managers, and constituent stakeholders. Topics include all areas of state policy.
Speakers will give an overview of where we are with state policy and where we are headed. They will discuss the problems with state government today, and what we need to do to solve them. Finally, they will answer the question of what is different today, in the next session and the next four years.

Enrollment is limited to the first 50 applicants. Cost to attend the first seminar series is $250 payable to: Louisiana Independent Study Group, 930 High Lake Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
For more information please contact: Laindependentstudy@gmail.com or call 225-229-1901 or 225-405-6296. 

#lagov, #lasen, #lalege, 

Friday, November 27, 2015

2016 CAMPAIGNS COMING UP!





HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

If I can be of any help to you or someone you know in an upcoming campaign or with local, state or federal issues please give me a call at 225-405-6296.

BRIEF BIO:

Over the years Patrick Bergeron has served in many diverse professional capacities at all three levels of government. He has been an East Baton Rouge Metro-Councilman, a Congressional District Political Director and the Chief of Staff of the Louisiana Department of Elections. For several years he was a lobbyist and spokesman for local officials at the capitol and has served as a commission appointee or chairman under three Governors. Politically, he has been a media consultant, a campaign manager, communications director or strategist for dozens of candidates and issue campaigns. He has played a prominent role in many dramatic upset victories over the past 40 years. Pat has taught campaign politics and public policy classes for The Louisiana Institute of Public Policy and Politics, as well as classes at several of the state universities.

EMPLOYMENT:

Self employed Political Consultant for the past several years
Chief of Staff, Louisiana Department of Elections 
Political Director, 4th Congressional District
Communications Director and Lobbyist, Police Jury Association of Louisiana


APPOINTED POSITIONS:

Metro Councilman, East Baton Rouge District 12 
Chairman, Governor’s Justice System Funding Commission
Chairman, East Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission
Chairman, East Baton Rouge Board of Election Supervisors
Vice President, Baton Rouge Port Commission

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT:

President, Baton Rouge Roundtable
President, Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo
Various capacities in Father’s Clubs of Catholic High, St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Aloysius School and Church

(Photo credit: Beth Gold-Photography)


Tuesday, November 24, 2015

LET THE GAMES BEGIN.. 2016 FEDERAL ELECTIONS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER




LET THE GAMES BEGIN.. 2016 FEDERAL ELECTIONS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER








PICTURED ABOVE: GOP Presidential candidate Texas U,S, Senator Ted Cruz, Possible U.S. Senate candidate Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle (w/GOP activist Debbie Dougherty), 6th District Congressman Garret Graves (w/Ascension Parish President Kenny Mattasa campaign manager Anna Leigh White), 3rd District Congressman Dr. Charles Boustany, 4th District Congressman John Fleming (w/GOP activist Peggy Vidrine), 5th District Congressman Dr. Ralph Abraham, possible Congressional candidate State Senator Elbert Guillory and Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour.

Friday, November 20, 2015

ELECTION DAY IS SATURDAY! GEAUX VOTE!





ELECTION DAY IS SATURDAY! GEAUX VOTE!

FOR REAL-TIME ELECTION RESULTS CLICK LINK BELOW AFTER 8 PM SATURDAY NIGHT...

https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Graphical

#LAGOV, #LALEGE

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Bobby Jindal suspends presidential campaign: 'This is not my time'






Bobby Jindal suspends presidential campaign: 'This is not my time'


http://theadvocate.com/news/14015535-123/breaking-jindal-suspends-presidential-campaign


Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, once seen as a rising star in the Republican Party, abandoned his fledgling campaign for the White House Tuesday after failing to gain traction on the national level and remaining a virtual afterthought among a crowded field of Republican presidential hopefuls.

“This is not my time. I‘ve come to the realization that it’s just not my time,” he said during an appearance on Fox News’ Special Report from Washington.

Friday, November 13, 2015

HAYRIDE LYING FOR VITTER, WILL BE SUED BY PAT BERGERON




HAYRIDE LYING FOR VITTER, WILL BE SUED BY PAT BERGERON

Excerpt from the hayride:

"Then we understand that Edwards, who won’t lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do, has hired Baton Rouge political fixer Pat Bergeron for his campaign’s homestretch. That’s an interesting choice, as Bergeron was known as the facilitator of Mike Foster’s having bought David Duke’s mailing list before the 1995 gubernatorial campaign and most recently worked for Scott Angelle’s gubernatorial campaign.
We suspect, though likely will never be able to prove, that it was Bergeron who sent to us shortly before the primary election a pair of thumb drives containing audio files of a woman named Mary Jennings describing details of an alleged 20-year affair with her boss at the time, Jay Dardenne. We didn’t run with any of that, because dealing in the personal destruction of a political candidate through promotion of old scandal is beneath the floor of respectable politics, but we do find it interesting that Edwards would have accepted Dardenne’s endorsement and bloviated about the injustice of his treatment by Vitter while at the same time hiring an operative known for decades in Louisiana politics for the kinds of dirty tricks that would describe Operation Thumbdrive."
COMMENTARY: The Hayride dude has been on the Vitter payroll for months. Par for the course with this lying idiot at the hayride, they are now making up stories about me again. I am not on Edwards payroll nor have I ever been. Although it's easy to tell after this little missive who I am going to vote for. Met David Duke once, once too many. Never had anything to do with any mailing list. And just in case these people are too stupid to understand what they said Mike Foster just endorsed Vitter a few days ago. The thumb drive thing is absolutely ridiculous don't know who Mary Jennings is and frankly don't care.. 
You guys can actually sleep at night attacking people without a fricking bit of truth to it? If anyone wants to know more about who the author of the hayride is just check the civil and criminal court records in EBR. Lots of court records for Scott Mckay.
I understand politics more than most but this crap is beyond the pale of dignity and ethical behavior. OUTRIGHT LYING ABOUT A CANDIDATE IS HORRIBLE ENOUGH. BUT MAKING UP NASTY THINGS ABOUT A POLITICAL CONSULTANT WHO HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH A RACE IS MUCH WORSE. GET READY TO BE SERVED LEGAL PAPERS!
CHARACTER ASSASSINATION SEEMS TO BE THE M.O. OF THE VITTER CAMPAIGN!
As I said the last time this idiot attacked me, I have a long history of political and civic service to the citizens of Baton Rouge. Louisiana and America. The guy making up this stuff has nothing but a need to make money to pay his legal fees! I have four children and really don't appreciate being slandered in such a raw, stupid manner. 
Clearly, the Vitter camp is in panic mode! It's over boys, take it to the house! Venting won't help.. It's over!
#lagov. #lalege, #geauxtigers, #geauxsaints

COOK REPORT: Vitter’s Struggles Move LA Governor Race to Lean Democrat





LA Governor: Vitter’s Struggles Move this Race to Lean Democrat


We are calling Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter the underdog, and moving the rating to Lean Democrat. This rating change says little about the overall politics of Louisiana or where the two political parties find themselves in the state. It does say a great deal about how much Sen. David Vitter’s situation has changed in the last few months

#LAGOV

NEW TV: Don't let out-of-state special interests elect their puppet, Jeff Landry






Don't let out-of-state special interests elect their puppet, Jeff Landry


NEW TV AD:

https://www.facebook.com/VoteBuddyCaldwell/videos/980896391948449/

#LAGOV, #LALEGE

Thursday, November 12, 2015

UNO poll: Edwards leads Vitter in runoff by 22 points






UNO poll: Edwards leads Vitter in runoff by 22 points



NEW ORLEANS - A new poll by the University of New Orleans Survey Research Center shows John Bel Edwards with a 22 point lead over David Vitter in the gubernatorial runoff, with just over a week to go.

In the UNO survey of 600 voters, 56% said they would vote for Edwards, the Democrat state representative from Amite, versus 34% for Vitter, the state's senior Republican U.S. Senator. 10 percent were undecided.

#lagov

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Republican Dardenne endorses Democrat Edwards for governor





Republican Dardenne endorses Democrat Edwards for governor


BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, former Republican candidate for the governor’s office, endorsed Democrat John Bel Edwards during an event Thursday morning. 

#lagov

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

LAST 3 POLLS SHOW EDWARDS LEADING VITTER BY BIG MARGINS IN GUV RACE





Three polls show John Bel Edwards leading David Vitter in stunning turn of events surrounding governor's race


Three polls released in the past week show Democrat John Bel Edwards with a commanding lead over Republican David Vitter in their Nov. 21 runoff.
It’s a startling turn from just a few months ago, when political observers seemed to have anointed Vitter as Louisiana’s presumptive next governor.
But three polls, from three different polling firms and for three different clients, conducted since the Oct. 24 primary show Edwards with a double-digit lead over Vitter and above the crucial 50 percent threshold.

#lagov

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Media poll: John Bel Edwards is leading David Vitter in runoff election by 20%






Media poll: John Bel Edwards is leading David Vitter in runoff election by 20%



A poll taken a few days after the primary election shows state Rep. John Bel Edwards beating U.S. Sen. David Vitter in the runoff by 20 points. 

Fifty-two percent of people contacted picked Edwards, compared to 32 percent choosing Vitter, in the poll.  Sixteen percent were undecided.

 Edwards strongest showing was in Baton Rouge, where he beat Vitter 64 to 25 percent, with just 11 percent undecided.