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Cedric Richmond trounces three opponents in 2nd District Democratic primary

Frank Donze, The Times-Picayune
Buoyed by strong support from the New Orleans political establishment, state Rep. Cedric Richmond cruised to an easy victory over three opponents Saturday in the Democratic Party primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu Endorses Richmond for Congress

New Orleans, LA – Today, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has announced his support of Cedric Richmond’s candidacy for Louisiana’s Second Congressional District.

Political analysts say it is Richmond's Race!!!






Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff Marlin Gusman Endorses Cedric Richmond For Congress

Written by WGNO ABC26 News | Thursday, 19 August 2010
Today, Sheriff Marlin Gusman stands alongside many civic and community leaders in endorsing Cedric Richmond to represent Louisiana's Second Congressional District.

"Cedric has the experience and proven track record. I know he will make a great representative for the Second Congressional District," says Gusman. "As chairman of the Judiciary Committee he knows firsthand the problems we face in the Criminal Justice System and he has worked tirelessly in the fight against crime."
As a senior member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, Richmond has been instrumental in drafting a number of bills to help curb crime in New Orleans.

Senator Mary Landrieu Endorses Richmond for Congress

Says Richmond will fight for the hard working families of Louisiana
August 5th, 2010

(NEW ORLEANS, LA.) United State Senator Mary Landrieu has endorsed State Representative Cedric Richmond for Louisiana’s Second Congressional District.

Democrats back Richmond for 2nd District

The Times Picayune * Sunday, August 1st, 2010
State Rep. Cedric Richmond still faces a Democratic primary for the right to challenge Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao, R-New Orleans, in the 2nd Congressional District in the fall. But the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has already thrown in their lot with Richmond, announcing last week that he has been added to their Red to Blue program, which offers financial, communications, grassroots and strategic support, and introduces the select group of Democratic candidates -- there are 27 so far this cycle -- to Democratic donors around the country.

DCCC picks favorite in La. primary

POLITICO * July 31st, 2010

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is taking sides in the Louisiana’s 2nd District primary, throwing its support to state Rep. Cedric Richmond.

Why does Louisiana send more people to prison than any other state?

by: Associated Press, July 31, 2010
 Why does Louisiana send more people to prison than any other state?

 


Orleans DA Leon Cannizzaro endorses Cedric Richmond for Congress

Friday, July 16, 2010 * Gwen Filosa, The Times-Picayune
Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro on Friday announced his endorsement for State Rep. Cedric Richmond in the race for the 2nd Congressional District seat.

Cannizzaro said that Richmond, a Democrat from New Orleans, "will assist us in making the streets of this community safer," by obtaining federal money needed to address the city's crime problem.

Legislators seek transparency from BP but feel snubbed

Thursday, July 15th, 2010 | by Jean-Paul Arguello
The Lens, New Orleans

Two state lawmakers who persuaded the Legislature to call for BP to provide full access to its oil-spill information now say they’re frustrated with the oil giant’s continued lack of compliance.

The state House and Senate in June unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 208, sponsored by New Orleans Democratic Reps. Walter Leger III and Cedric Richmond.

RICHMOND ANNOUNCES HALF MILLION RAISED

(New Orleans, LA.) Today, State Representative Cedric Richmond (D-New Orleans) announced that he has raised $500,000 in his campaign to represent Louisiana’s Second Congressional District.  In the 8 days since the June 30th reporting deadline, Richmond’s campaign has received contributions that have carried them over the half-million dollar fundraising mark.

RICHMOND QUALIFIES FOR LA’S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RACE

(New Orleans, LA.) Today, State Representative Cedric Richmond (D-New Orleans) qualified for the August Democratic primary for Louisiana’s Second Congressional District. 

Internal Poll: Richmond Up 40 In Louisiana

By John McArdle | June 29, 2010

An internal poll for Democrat Cedric Richmond shows him with a wide lead in Louisiana's 2nd district over fellow state Rep. Juan LaFonta with two months to go before their August 28 primary.

Cedric Richmond announces for congressional seat held by Anh 'Joseph' Cao

NOLA.com

Looking to stake his claim as the presumptive Democratic nominee in the race for the 2nd Congressional District, state Rep. Cedric Richmond of New Orleans came out swinging Monday as he kicked off his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao.


5 GOP House Seats Dems Could Win

Real Clear Politics, April 23, 2010
Republican leaders say their goal in the upcoming midterm elections is to pick up 40 House seats and take back the majority, and most political handicappers say that's a real possibility. By just about any measure of national polling, Democrats face an abysmal national mood and a toxic political environment that's likely to last through Election Day.

But while Democrats prepare for big losses in the midterm elections, there are a handful of GOP seats around the country that the party has a legitimate chance of winning. Doing so would force Republicans to work a little harder to achieve their goal of winning control of the House.

Rep. Anh 'Joseph' Cao's fundraising for 2nd District race lags

By Times-Picayune Staff April 19, 2010.

State Rep. Cedric Richmond, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District, raised more money than Republican incumbent Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao in the first three months of 2010.

And for the second quarter in a row, Cao spent a little more than he took in, and his three-month haul of $101,451 was considerably smaller than the $247,775 he received in the last three months of 2009. But, as of March 31, Cao, who is not facing a primary challenge, still had more cash on hand -- $309,000 -- than Richmond, who had $279,000.

Black lawmakers to continue pushing Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to drop health-care challenge

By Bill Barrow, The Times-Picayune
April 16, 2010

After passing over House Concurrent Resolution 71 for two weeks in his own committee, House Judiciary Chairman Cedric Richmond, D-New Orleans, said he will push for a vote next week on directing state Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to abandon his constitutional challenge of the newly enacted federal health care overhaul.

Former Sen. Breaux to back Richmond as Cao foe gets Dem support

The Hill - By Aaron Blake
Louisiana state Rep. Cedric Richmond is doing his best to avoid a crowded Democratic primary in his bid to win a seat in Congress, and he’s about to get a big assist.Former Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) is set to announce he’ll back Richmond against Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La.) for the New Orleans district seat, according to a campaign source.
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