It ruffled some feathers when the state Republican Party endorsed Attorney General Jeff Landry for governor before any other GOP candidates announced their intentions. Lt Governor Billy Nungesser, who’s opted to seek re-election had some harsh words for party leader Louis Gurvich on the Newell Normand’s show on WWL Radio in New Orleans.
“He is a disgrace to the Republican party, he’s a disgrace to Louisiana. He ought to resign and that whole committee that decided who they were going to endorse,” said Nungesser.
Nungesser said party leadership bullied committee members into endorsing Landry and not only has it upset Louisiana GOP members it’s being noticed by Republicans in other states also.
“I’ve gotten calls from three Lt. Governors who said, ‘What is your chairman doing in Louisiana? Don’t we have enough problems?’ So, every Republican running for governor has now distanced themselves from the party,” said Nungesser.
Not only did Nungesser call for Gurvich to resign, but he also accused some party members of collecting a commission for fundraising and that the Landry campaign is funneling money to the party as a payback for the endorsement.
“There’s no full disclosure it’s all being done in a backroom. It stinks to high heaven, and it’s an embarrassment,” said Nungesser.
In addition to Landry, three other Republicans and one Independent have announced their gubernatorial candidacy.
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