Baton Rogue Congressman Garret Graves says the Republican Party’s slim majority in the U-S House of Representatives is a big reason why he decided not to run for governor. Graves, who was re-elected to a fifth term last year, has a lot of important issues to tackle on the federal level.
“On immigration policy, on debt, on energy policy, just the affordability of living in the United States, stopping the reckless spending,” said Graves.
The gubernatorial race has several major candidates, Republicans Jeff Landry, John Schroder, Sharon Hewitt and Richard Nelson. Democrat Shawn Wilson and independent Hunter Lundy are also contenders. Graves said it was not an easy decision to remain in Washington D.C.
“As much demand as we heard for people pushing us to get in the race to me that really translated to a lot of people that saw a void in the race that were not excited about the field,” said Graves.
Graves says even though he’s not a candidate for governor, he plans to be involved in the race by asking the candidates direct on how they plan to improve Louisiana.
“I’m not backing away from being involved in the race, I certainly want to make sure we have the best governor.
Graves believes the next governor of the state has yet to announce their candidacy. Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack is expected to get in the race Thursday. Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder also says he’s considering a campaign.
Graves made his comments during an interview with Brian Haldane on Talk 107.3 FM in Baton Rouge.
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