Catholic Democrats of Louisiana tag:www.catholicdemocrats.org,2008:/LA//22 2008-05-06T18:10:48Z Movable Type 3.31 Democrat captures public imagination in LA-06 Congressional race tag:www.catholicdemocrats.org,2008:/LA//22.296 2008-05-06T18:09:17Z 2008-05-06T18:10:48Z State Representative Don Cazayoux made national headlines May 3 when he won a special election in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District, in the Baton Rouge area. His opponent, former state lawmaker Woody Jenkins, was best known for his close race against... Catholic Democrats Staff tried to put a good face on the loss by portraying the race as closer than expected. ]]> Jindal as McCain's running mate? tag:www.catholicdemocrats.org,2008:/LA//22.280 2008-04-19T15:26:48Z 2008-04-19T15:35:04Z WASHINGTON -- Is America ready for an Asian American Vice President? This idea may not be as farfetched as some may think. Take it from Rush Limbaugh, the country's most-listened-to political commentator and highly respected thinker in the country's conservative... Catholic Democrats Staff Experts: Jindal as McCain's Running Mate Obama's 'Asian' Problem Asian Fortune, News Analysis, Rita M. Gerona-Adkins , Posted: Mar 27, 2008 ]]> Obama won Catholics in Louisiana, but can he win their hearts nationally? tag:www.catholicdemocrats.org,2008:/LA//22.219 2008-03-10T22:16:03Z 2008-03-10T22:17:47Z Up through Super Tuesday, Catholic voters were strong supporters of Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primaries. The Catholic vote helped her win in New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, California, Arizona, and New Mexico. In these states she won the... Catholic Democrats Staff Blog by Rev Thomas ReeseFellow, Woodstock Institute, Washington DC Copyright 2008, Washington Post]]> Book ban poses problem for religion tag:www.catholicdemocrats.org,2007:/LA//22.109 2007-12-08T02:02:28Z 2007-12-08T02:02:40Z For years conservatives have complained about the efforts of the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups to rid the public square of religion. Every December, Bill O'Reilly devotes a few segments to the "War on Christmas." In Louisiana, the... Catholic Democrats Staff Continued]]> Aid for Katrina relief in affected schools is criticized by other politicians. tag:www.catholicdemocrats.org,2007:/LA//22.108 2007-12-08T02:01:50Z 2007-12-08T02:02:52Z Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), long a champion of liberal causes, has infuriated longtime allies by introducing what advocacy groups are deriding as a voucher measure to assist Catholic schools in Louisiana. The bill, which was introduced in the Senate yesterday,... Catholic Democrats Staff Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), long a champion of liberal causes, has infuriated longtime allies by introducing what advocacy groups are deriding as a voucher measure to assist Catholic schools in Louisiana. The bill, which was introduced in the Senate yesterday, calls for both public and private schools hosting students displaced by Hurricane Katrina to receive $6,000 in aid per student. Most of the private schools in Louisiana are Roman Catholic. Catholic Charities reach out to Katrina victims tag:www.catholicdemocrats.org,2007:/LA//22.107 2007-12-08T01:59:25Z 2007-12-08T02:01:44Z Every day, teams of counselors and social workers with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans visit hurricane-devastated neighborhoods and go door-to-door asking people simple questions related to complex problems. Behind every door is a Katrina survivor with his... Catholic Democrats Staff here. ]]>