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YA GOTTA LOVE Louisiana’s Senator John Kennedy. For starters, he’s one of us. He, wife Becky, and son Preston live right down the road in Madisonville where they are founding members of North Cross United Methodist Church. Next, as a conservative eye in the center of a liberal hurricane in Washington, he supports issues that many Louisianians hold dear. Despite being in the U.S. Senate for only five years, Senator Kennedy is considered by his conservative colleagues as one of their most effective voices. He has introduced or co-sponsored more than 8,040 pieces of legislation. His common-sense bills would help end sanctuary cities; secure the border; limit the number of Supreme Court justices; support Keystone XL pipeline construction; combat the fentanyl crisis; prohibit the blocking of lawful internet content; encourage lower flood insurance premiums and accountability for contractors; fund projects that reduce destruction from floods; expose Chinese Communist-funded institutes on university campuses; and oppose Pres. Biden’s proposed ban on gun braces, which could lead to the largest executive branch-initiated gun registration and
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confiscation program. To those who are sick and tired of political doubletalk, Sen. Kennedy’s right-hand-on-theBible honesty is a breath of fresh air. Fast becoming a media darling, he’s a modern-day David taking on political Goliaths—not with rocks and a slingshot, but with homespun one-liners that echo for weeks in newspapers, online posts and talk shows. “Louisiana has shaped my views on every issue, and all I do is offer my honest assessments of some of the ridiculous stuff coming out of Washington,” says Senator Kennedy. “If the managerial elite think the truth hurts, maybe it’s reality they actually need to wrestle with. I just call it like I see it, and people seem to appreciate that.” Indeed we do! In a recent email interview with Inside Northside, Senator Kennedy candidly voiced his opinion on several issues concerning our country today. We are pleased to share his responses below, as well as a sampling of his trademark down-home wit. IN: What legislation are you proudest of when it comes to helping Louisiana residents and why? Sen. Kennedy: “As you know, Louisiana >>
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by Karen Gibbs
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