As Jeff pointed out during the taping, he did not go to Washington to continue business-as-usual.  Jeff went to Congress to try and change Washington and actually tackle out-of-control spending and high debt.

Pieces of Jeff’s interview with PBS appear five or six times in the televised piece.  The FRONTLINE episode is entitled, “Cliffhanger,” and will first air on Tuesday, February 12, at 7:00 PM in Louisiana and at 8:00 PM in Washington, DC.

Most Louisiana public television stations will carry this PBS program.  PBS stations include Channel 24 in Lafayette, Channel 18 in Lake Charles, and Channel 27 Baton Rouge.   To learn more, see the link http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/cliffhanger/

Segments of the interview may appear online following the first airing.

Conservative author, nationally-syndicated radio host, and former member of the Reagan Administration Mark Levin endorsed Jeff Landry for re-election in Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District. Levin made his endorsement on the Mark Levin Show last night: http://youtu.be/H0LTE7mIcEo.

“I am endorsing Congressman Landry because he is the conservative in this race,” said Levin. “Landry is a proactive conservative, and the other guy is trouble. Landry is a citizen Congressman looking out for the folks, and the other guy is all over the map.”

“Boustany has shown time and again that he will compromise his principles, saying and doing anything, just to get elected. That is what’s wrong with Washington,” said Landry. “We are in a battle for the heart and soul of the Republican Party and the country. I am proud to stand with Mark Levin and conservatives who want to lower taxes, end wasteful spending, and reduce the debt.”

“It has been a true honor to represent the great people of Louisiana’s 3rd District. I thank my constituents for the privilege they have placed upon me to be their conservative voice in Congress. I want to congratulate Charles and his family. I called him earlier to wish him well in representing our district. Although tonight’s results are not what we wanted, I can assure you that our fight for lower taxes, less debt, and more jobs – especially more oil and gas jobs – continues tomorrow. I want to thank each and every one of you here tonight – especially my wife, Sharon, and son, JT – all our volunteers, and the patriots across our entire country who have fought with me for conservative principles and values. May God bless you, Acadiana, and the United States of America.”

Millions of dollars in Boustany tv and mail ads called “false”

In a major campaign announcement, Congressman Jeff Landry has received the endorsement and support from the political action arm of the National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation’s largest grassroots taxpayer organization.

The Taxpayers Union is endorsing Landry over Boustany.

“It’ll take a combination of tenacious veterans, recently-tested tax-fighters, and many energetic newcomers to get the nation’s finances back on the path to sustainability,” said National Taxpayers Union Campaign Fund (NTUCF) President Duane Parde. “Congressman Landry is an elite pro-taxpayer representative who will lead our country to a brighter fiscal future. He is truly a taxpayer ally and has the full support of NTUCF.”

“The NTU has chosen me over Charles Boustany because they know I am the better candidate to lower taxes, reduce the debt, and eliminate wasteful spending,” said Landry. “They know that I do not support any new taxes. I do not support any new taxes like Boustany has claimed. Boustany’s ads are false.”

“I am proud to have the NTU’s support because they understand the need for a government accountable to the people, not Washington special interests,” said Landry. “I do not support a 23% tax increase. I oppose any and all tax increases, and I will never waver on this pledge because I know that allowing the people of Louisiana to keep more of what they earn is the way back to economic prosperity and job growth.”

The Landry campaign is also pointing to the Daily Advertiser news story and headline from just a few months ago where Charles Boustany point blank said he would no longer stand behind a pledge not to raise taxes. Now he is running TV ads and has made statements claiming he will. Another blatant flip-flop from Boustany who cannot tell the truth. See the article here: http://www.landryforlouisiana.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Boustany-I-will-not-sign-another-anti-tax-pledge.pdf

“Voters have hundreds of decisions for federal candidates on their election slates this fall, but Congressman Landry is a clear and easy choice for taxpayers,” Parde concluded. “He has distinguished himself as a ‘best-of-the-best’ advocate for limited, accountable government, and we urge citizens to cast their confident ballots for Congressman Landry.”

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In addition to the NTUCF, Landry has been endorsed by the Acadia Parish GOP, Calcasieu Parish GOP, Iberia Parish GOP, St. Martin Parish GOP, St. Mary Parish GOP, Vermilion Parish GOP, Tea Party of Lafayette, Tea Party of Louisiana, Tea Party Nation, Family Research Council, FreedomWorks, Citizens United, RedState, Conservative Victory Fund, and Madison Project.

FACT: Boustany is a liberal who has repeatedly cast votes for bigger government, more spending and debt, pay raises, bank bailouts, green energy subsides, and more. Every conservative organization with scorecards has scored Jeff Landry significantly more conservative than Boustany. Just in the last couple of weeks, the Heritage Action for America scorecard gave Landry an 81 and Boustany a 62. You don’t have to go to fancy medical school to know that 81 is a lot higher than 62 and that 62 is below the Republican average of 66.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry has paid his taxes late six times in the last nine years.

FACT: The Lafayette and St. Landry Sheriff Offices fully investigated Boustany’s specific claims and found them to be false. The Lafayette Sheriff office said, “all taxes were paid in full and in a timely manner,” and the St. Landry Sheriff office said, “our records indicate taxes were paid in full and in a timely manner.”

FALSE CLAIM: Boustany is not endorsed by J-Street, and J-Street is not an anti-Israel organization.

FACT: J-Street is a George Soros-funded lobby group that is so far to the left that many Democrats are unwilling to associate with them. Yet, Boustany not only attended their first annual conference but also received their endorsement for Congress (the only Republican). Boustany was one of only 36 members of Congress to vote against a condemnation of the Goldstone Report, which accused Israel of war crimes. Boustany offered an amendment that would have removed Egypt’s accountability for Hamas’ arms smuggling into Gaza. Boustany co-led a letter to President Obama saying the creation of a Palestinian state must precede transparency of its government, control over security, or a stable economy. This letter endorsing Obama’s Middle Eastern policy was delivered to the White House on the eve of Obama’s infamous apology tour. Boustany was one of only two Republicans to give Obama their endorsement of his failed policies in this letter. Boustany also led a letter to Secretary of State Rice requesting more foreign aid be delivered to the Palestinian Authority.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry’s endorsement from the Calcasieu Republican Party was a political sabotage orchestrated from a disgruntled former employee of Boustany.

FACT: A majority of the Calcasieu Republican Parish Executive Committee (RPEC) elected and voting members chose to issue an endorsement, and Landry received 75% of the endorsement votes. In addition to the Calcasieu Republican Party endorsement, Landry has received the endorsements of the Acadia Parish Republican Party, the Iberia Parish Republican Party, the St. Martin Parish Republican Party, the St. Mary Parish Republican Party, and the Vermilion Parish Republican Party. Additionally, Landry has received endorsements from nearly two-thirds of all elected Louisiana Republican State Central Committee (RSCC) members representing the 3rd Congressional District and two of Louisiana’s RNC members, those members who officially represent Louisiana on the Republican National Committee.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry missed critical votes to block harmful job-cutting regulations, protect consumers from rising energy prices, and promote sound government practices of transparency.

FACT: In Louisiana, we see the job-killing effects of President Obama’s anti-drilling agenda. Other parts of the country are facing similar problems because of the President’s war on coal. We need to stop Obama’s assault and allow people to get back to work, create jobs, and produce domestic energy. However, solely voting for H.R. 3409 is not the final solution. The bill passed the House by a vote of 233-175; the vote really wasn’t close. Jeff Landry’s vote would not have changed the outcome of the bill, and he knew that beforehand. So instead, Landry got on a plane to get back home to the people of the 3rd District. Some Congressmen are addicted to sitting in Washington, collecting campaign checks from D.C. lobbyists and fighting for inside-the-beltway special interests. Landry is not one of them.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry missed a crucial vote on Keystone pipeline.

FACT: Once again, Boustany is manipulating the facts – showing he will say or do anything, no matter how untrue, to keep his taxpayer-funded job. That vote in H.R. 4348 was a non-binding motion that does not even approach the force of law. To Boustany and Washington politicians like him, toothless resolutions constitute legislating; to Jeff Landry, they are nothing more than playing games with the American people. Landry has unwavering support of Keystone. As a former oil and gas small business owner, Landry knows that Republicans and Democrats have failed us by subsidizing green energy programs, adding mountains of restrictions on our energy producers, and blocking projects like the Keystone Pipeline. That is why Landry has cosponsored four bills expediting Keystone (two that Boustany has not), voted 13 times in support of Keystone, and signed four letters to government officials calling for the immediate construction of Keystone. MSNBC, the liberal press, and Boustany have knocked my “Drilling=Jobs” sign; but it certainly helped conservatives across the country drive home our message. Unlike Boustany, Landry is not riding in the back waiting for people to react; Landry is driving the bus.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry missed a vital vote to reduce taxes on small businesses.

FACT: H.R. 9 passed by 235 to 173; so if Jeff Landry would have been present, it would have passed 236 to 173. Where is that bill now? Awaiting consideration by the Senate. It has gone nowhere, something every member knew before they voted on it. As a former small business owner and someone who has promised to never vote for a tax increase, Landry refuses to be lectured to about tax policy by someone like Boustany who has renounced his pledge to never support a tax increase.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry missed the vote on security funding for our embassies abroad, including the one attacked in Libya.

FACT: H.R. 6018 was an authorization bill – meaning it did not issue any funds. And even if it had, it would not have taken effect at the time of the attack on September 11^th because the bill was for FY2013, which began on October 1st. Nevertheless, what’s really interesting is that Boustany voted against the version of this bill for FYs 2010 and 2011. Looks like Boustany wasn’t too concerned about embassy security back then.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry missed an important vote to provide assistance to homeless veterans.

FACT: Jeff Landry is a veteran, and he understands the difficulties that our nation’s heroes face upon returning home. Landry has worn the uniform of this country, and he has profound respect for all who have served. To claim that Landry doesn’t stand up for veterans is to tell an outright lie. Earlier this year, Landry hosted a registration drive to ensure that our area’s veterans receive all of the federal benefits that they deserve, and he have worked on behalf of all veterans since my first days in office. H.R. 3298 passed 414-5; if Landry had been concerned about the bill not passing, he would definitely have been voting to ensure that it did. Since it was a sure thing to pass, Landry stayed in Louisiana a little longer, meeting with veterans and others, instead of marching up to Washington to mechanically cast a vote whose outcome was already certain.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry’s vote for S CON RES 56 means he did not want to solve the fiscal and tax cliffs.

FACT: Jeff Landry knows where problems are solved, and it definitely isn’t in Washington. That’s why Landry supported the adjournment resolution earlier this year. Landry recognizes that we have big problems to solve, but he wants to talk to his constituents before voting on their solutions. Some in Congress like Boustany just vote according to John Boehner’s instructions, but others like Landry are actually concerned about what South Louisiana thinks about the nation’s problems. If Landry had Boustany’s record, he would be scared to face his constituents and keep Congress in session as long as possible. But thankfully, Landry is not Boustany; and Landry has a record of lowering taxes, ending wasteful spending, and reducing the debt.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry supports a 23% tax on everything we buy. He advocated for the Fair Tax in a 2010 Tea Party debate.

FACT: Jeff Landry does not support a 23% tax increase. That is a complete and total fabrication! Landry opposes any and all tax increases. Landry will never waver on this pledge because he knows that allowing the people of Louisiana to keep more of what they earn is the way back to economic prosperity and job growth. The National Taxpayers Union, the nation’s leading pro-taxpayer group, said Boustany is not telling the truth about the so-called “23% Tax.” The millions of dollars in Boustany TV and mail ads are false. That is why the NTU endorsed Landry over Boustany. Additionally, Boustany told The Advertiser point blank that he would no longer stand behind a pledge not to raise taxes; instead, he needs “flexibility.” That sounds like something Barack Obama would say!

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry voted to cut funding to farmers to satisfy Washington-based special interests.

FACT: Washington politicians like Boustany can justify the spending of billions of our tax dollars for anything. And that is the crux of our current situation. Boustany and Obama can spend billions of our dollars on investments or jobs, but we have to foot the bill. The vote Boustany is referring to would cut $1 billion to international food aid. Jeff Landry does not believe we should be sending international aid to countries that do not share our values. Look what funding countries that hate us has gotten us recently: our embassies breached, our ambassador killed, and the Muslim Brotherhood running the show. If Boustany really wanted to help our farmers, he would join Landry in getting the government off their backs and out of their wallets.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry refused to stand up for South Louisiana agriculture to pass a five-year Farm Bill.

FACT: As a former cane field worker and small business owner, Jeff Landry knows Washington uncertainty stifles economic activity – especially for farmers who can’t make their necessary long-term planting and budgetary decisions without knowing if the safety-net provided by the Farm Bill will be there next year. Current representatives want to cut the vital farm safety net which makes up only 16% of the Farm Bill, while ignoring the fraud within the Food Stamp program which composes 73% of the bill. They despicably want to pay for their reckless spending by penalizing our farmers. Our farmers, small businesses, and working families deserve an open, honest debate on the House floor. They deserve a fiscally responsible Farm Bill that is just that – a farm bill. Our farmers deserve better than some Washington deal made with a President and Senate who care more about expanding food stamp welfare and dictating school lunch menus than they do about our assisting our farmers and preserving our food production. Landry supports the welfare of our farmers, not the expansion of the welfare state. Since taking office, Landry fought to ensure the St. Mary Parish Farm Services Agency facility continued to serve Louisiana’s hard-working farmers. Landry introduced legislation that gives our farmers the freedom to secure their own financing and become financially independent of federal bureaucracy. Landry’s actions in Congress earned me the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

FALSE CLAIM: Boustany is responsible for the only legislative defeat to ObamaCare.

FACT: Boustany’s legislation attacked the one part of Obamacare the President and his Administration had already admitted was unsustainable. Jeff Landry has always disagreed with Obamacare, unlike Boustany who told MSNBC in 2009 he supported 80% of it, then repeated that 80% support this year to the Daily Iberian.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry followed Washington special interests and reneged his sponsorship of H.R. 1380.

FACT: Jeff Landry was initially attracted to the NAT Gas Act; but after doing lots of homework on this bill and our nation’s energy policy, it became crystal clear that this was just another government boondoggle that could jeopardize billions of private investments right here in the district by giving T-Boone Pickens an unfair advantage paid for by taxpayers. So, Landry immediately pulled away. Landry doesn’t want to be a part of the type crony capitalism that we constantly criticize the liberals for. You can’t be a part of the solution, when you’re part of the problem. And saying it’s OK because it benefits your friends is not what we need in Washington when we are $16 trillion in debt. Landry’s mom always told him that if you don’t stand on principles, you’ll fall for anything; too bad Boustany and his Washington cronies never learned that lesson.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry has made a whole lot of money while in Congress and travels around in his own jet.

FACT: Jeff Landry’s jet? It’s a pickup truck. Jeff drives his truck or an SUV. They have a DRILLING=JOBS sticker on the back. You might see him driving in your community. If so honk to say “hi.” Landry’s financial disclosures are public information; he did not earn large sums from Congress. Landry is a successful business owner, and his income reflects that work from before he served in Congress. Boustany has called Landry a “good old boy.” We guess that means Jeff is a hunter, a fisherman, and a man who has been born and raised right here in South Louisiana. Yup, that’s true. Landry grew up in a middle class family in St. Martinville, working to pay his way through college. It is disgusting that Boustany would attack Landry and his wife for working hard to provide for their son.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry has introduced legislation that would be terrible for the oil and gas industry and would make you pay more at the pump.

FACT: As a former oil and gas small business owner, Jeff Landry knows firsthand that the most important resource in the Gulf of Mexico is the men and women who risk their lives to extract the energy our nation needs. As the representative for South Louisiana, Landry is bound to protect those working on the rigs. As you all know, Landry is and has been fully committed to fighting for their jobs. Landry has grilled the Administration in Committee hearings, advocated on the House floor for increased domestic production, and led coalitions calling for an end to Obama’s moratorium. But Landry cannot look the workers, their wives, their mothers, and their children in the eye or himself in the mirror if, at the same time, he is not fighting to make sure they come home to their families safely. In Congress, Landry has worked to ensure safety boats are available when our workers need them. Boustany voted for this – he did not object when I passed it through Congress – but now says it was wrong calling it strangely a “tax.” Our workers deserved to be rescued. There is no tax related to this issue.

FALSE CLAIM: Boustany did not introduce Death Panel legislation.

FACT: When Boustany was elected to Congress in 2004, he promised voters he had a “prescription for healthcare.” Unfortunately, the best prescription Boustany could come up with was described by Governor Sarah Palin and other real conservatives as “laying the groundwork for a ‘death panel’ that would push frail Americans into early graves.” No, it’s not a false attack by my campaign. It’s a quote from The USA Today. In fact, a simple Google search of “Boustany death panel” will bring you right to it. But for your convenience, here’s the link: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-08-17-deathpanel_N.htm.

FALSE CLAIM: FreedomWorks lied and said Boustany didn’t sign a Taxpayer Protection Pledge and wasn’t endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee.

FACT: Boustany told The Advertiser point blank that he would no longer stand behind a pledge not to raise taxes. Instead, he needs “flexibility.” And Boustany voted to fund Planned Parenthood and abortions in DC. Jeff Landry is against any and all tax increases, and he is 100% pro-life. That is why the National Taxpayers Union and the Family Research Council have endorsed Landry over Boustany.

FALSE CLAIM: Don Briggs endorsed Boustany over Jeff Landry because Landry’s legislation would destroy our oil and gas industry.

FACT: Mr. Briggs is a lobbyist, and lobbyists don’t like when Congressmen work directly with an industry and has an open door with to the industries. It makes them obsolete. So it’s easy to understand why Briggs would rather have someone who doesn’t have a clue about the industry and can control like Boustany than have a proactive, informed Congressman like Jeff Landry. The Washington run-by lobbyists and special interests has failed America, and Landry is working to change it.

FALSE CLAIM: T. Boone Pickens endorsed Boustany over Jeff Landry because Boustany is better on energy issues.

FACT: It should come as no surprise that T. Boone Pickens, a man who wants the American taxpayers to fund his businesses, endorsed Boustany – the Congressman who has spent years voting for crony capitalism and whose entire negative campaign has been funded by Washington special interests. We shouldn’t be picking winners and losers in any industry. But Mr. Pickens wants taxpayers to subsidize the transformation of our transportation system to liquefied natural gas, even though other private companies like Sasol are making $8 billion dollar investments in Calcasieu to refine natural gas into a diesel fuel that doesn’t require the type of massive transformation of infrastructure that LNG requires. To appease T. Boone Pickens and collect his campaign checks, Boustany would jeopardize billions in local investments and thousands of Louisiana jobs.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry’s missed votes were devastating to our country.

FACT: It would have been great if Boustany had been absent when he voted four times to increase the debt ceiling, voted for the bailouts and voted to raise his own pay. Jeff Landry’s eight-year-old son can press a button the way John Boehner tells him to, but what else has Boustany done? Landry has passed twice as many pieces of legislation as Boustany – bills that will lessen regulations on job producers, eliminate government waste, and increase hurricane protection. Of the 107 votes Landry missed, 25 were votes on procedural matters, Democrat motions, or non-binding resolutions; in other words, Landry missed 25 useless votes. Additionally, Landry missed votes on banning the use of polystyrene containers in House cafeterias, naming post offices, and awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus. Of the votes Landry missed, 13 passed unanimously, 23 passed with less than 10 dissenting votes and 46 passed (or failed) by a margin of at least 100 votes. The closest vote Landry missed (a vote on a non-binding resolution) passed by a vote of 201 to 194. Landry didn’t go to Congress to be part of the Washington political scene; he is trying to return Washington to the people. Many issues have multiple votes. When there are important votes, Landry is there. When they are playing games, Landry is in South Louisiana meeting with job creators.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry was denied a seat on the Louisiana State Ethics Board due to his lack of a moral compass.

FACT: Jeff Landry was one of several candidates considered to fill a vacancy on the Louisiana State Ethics Board in 2008. During consideration of Landry’s nomination, aides from a prior political opponent’s office entered the hearing room and delivered false, malicious materials attacking Landry’s character. In light of these false attacks, the Senate committee proceeded to choose another nominee. Landry is committed to openness and transparency in our government, holding himself to the highest of ethical standards. Sadly, though, there seems to be a pattern of Landry’s opponents resorting to lies and sabotage in exchange for political gain.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry does not support the RAMP Act – a bill geared toward allocating more monies to America’s ports and harbors.

FACT: Jeff Landry has been Louisiana’s strongest fighter for our ports and harbors, and he does support H.R. 104 – the RAMP Act. In fact, Landry spoke out in favor of it in committee. As the only Louisiana Representative to sit on the crucial Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Landry is uniquely positioned to be a warrior for South Louisiana and her waterways.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry attempted to steal $30,000 from business partners in 2004 and was later sued.

FACT: Jeff Landry has never lost a legal battle with any business. The lawsuit in question was settled when the prosecuting business dropped the charges and paid my company $100,000 in legal fees. A bank would not have cashed checks, a sheriff would not have ignored orders, and the Bar of Louisiana would never have allowed me to practice law if any of this was true. Landry has a long and successful career with a strong track record of creating jobs and stimulating economic growth in South Louisiana.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry did not reject his Congressional healthcare and pension benefits.

FACT: One of Jeff Landry’s first actions in Congress was to turn down two of the perks Congressmen receive: healthcare and pension benefits. For Landry, it was just another way to lead by example. Why should Congressmen receive cushy healthcare benefits when they can’t fix our healthcare system? And, why should they reap the benefits of large pensions when they can’t find a solution for a failing Social Security? Washington just doesn’t get it; they aren’t accountable. That’s why Landry forced them to create special paperwork to turn down these benefits, and it’s why Landry is currently pushing legislation to end pensions in Congress. Every day, Boustany racks up more taxpayer-paid pension benefits and more taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits; not Landry, he refused them.

FACT: Jeff Landry has worked, and will continue to work, to protect Social Security and Medicare. He will not change or raise the retirement age for social security for any worker nearing retirement. Landry believes we must keep our nation’s promises to the greatest generation.

FALSE CLAIM: Larger life boats for offshore workers are a “tax.”

FACT: When the Deepwater Horizon incident occurred there was, by chance, a large boat nearby that rescued drowning workers. Jeff Landry has worked to ensure these types of boats are available when our workers need them. Boustany voted for this – he did not object when it passed through Congress – but now says it was wrong calling it strangely a “tax.” Those workers deserved to be rescued. There is no tax related to this issue.

FALSE CLAIM: Anything you have received by email from “LA Fact Check.”

FACT: LA Fact Check is a fake group created by Boustany’s paid Washington campaign. If you have received any of these false, negative, scurrilous attacks by email and have questions on the truth, please click here or call Landry’s office at 337-313-4537.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry’s business took advantage of another.

FACT: Jeff Landry’s last liberal opponent used multiple accusations from a lawsuit filed against Landry’s business to claim Landry was dishonest. He told only one side of the story. In fact, due to Landry’s business legal strategy, they counter-sued and had that lawsuit dropped, a judgment canceled, and Landry’s firm was paid over $100,000 for the inappropriate actions.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry is missing important votes in Washington.

FACT: Jeff Landry passed more items through Congress in the last two years than Charles Boustany. You won’t read this in the liberal South Louisiana news media, so read it here. Landry voted multiple times to support the Keystone Pipeline, small business tax relief, and job creation. Landry supports port improvements. The votes Boustany references are for items like naming post offices or passing resolutions that have no effect. If you want real leadership, look to Landry. Landry didn’t go to Congress to be part of the Washington political scene; he is trying to return Washington to the people. Many issues have multiple votes. When there are important votes, Landry is there. When they are playing Washington games, Landry is back in South Louisiana meeting with job creators.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry was arrested for drugs at his house.

FACT: Jeff Landry’s decision as a Sheriff’s Deputy, nearly two decades ago, to help the Sheriff arrest one of his college roommates – signing the search warrant against the man – was very tough. However, Landry is proud of his decision and would do it again. Landry’s roommate now credits Jeff with helping turn his life around.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry is too tough and ineffective.

FACT: Jeff Landry fights back when South Louisiana’s economic interests are at stake or liberals are trying to harm our values, but he is very effective. Landry was the first Congressman from all of Louisiana to pass a bill through the U.S. House this Congress. Landry led the coalition of more than fifty other Congressmen who joined his efforts to oppose the oil and gas permit moratorium.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry is negative campaigning – a local TV station said his campaign made false statements.

FACT: The local TV station, KATC, never reported that Jeff Landry’s campaign was false. KATC has sent a letter to Boustany telling him to take down his TV and radio ads because KATC never reported Landry was false. KATC’s letter says Boustany had edited their news report to fit his claim. Just how low will Boustany go?

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry wants to increase taxes, even on medicine.

FACT:  Jeff Landry never said it. Jeff Landry won’t do it. It is a complete and total fabrication.

FALSE CLAIM: The National Right to Life endorsed Boustany over Jeff Landry.

FACT: The National Right to Life sent Jeff Landry an endorsement letter as well, this year. Landry has the NRTL endorsement as well as the Family Research Council endorsement. Landry’s pro-life voting score is 10 points higher than Boustany’s according to FRC Action. Landry spoke out against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender studies minor at ULL – a minor funded with taxpayer money; Boustany has been silent.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry can’t refuse special Congressional healthcare or retirement benefits.

FACT: Jeff Landry has refused to accept taxpayer-funded healthcare or retirement benefits, benefits that Boustany personally accepts. Official documents filed with the U.S. House note that Landry is declining them. Not only that, it is a greater sacrifice. Landry continues to pay into the system even though he is not collecting. It is another case of Landry’s leadership by example to get our nation’s fiscal house in order.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry wants to hurt the oil and gas industry with regulations.

FACT: Jeff Landry is saving the industry from more onerous regulations. There is a reason why oil and gas people support Landry, he is one of them. Boustany personally voted for this regulation in Congress.  Workers note it will save lives.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry wants the tax cuts coming up this year to expire.

FACT: Jeff Landry already voted this year to extend the tax cuts. Boustany’s claims are totally false.

FALSE CLAIM: Local Republican and conservative leaders really haven’t really endorsed Jeff Landry.

FACT: The following officially-elected Republican Parish Committee members held votes in each Parish and, under their by-laws, endorsed Jeff Landry: Vermillion, Acadia, Calcasieu, Iberia, St. Martin and St. Mary. Two-thirds of all Republican State Central Committee Members from the District have also endorsed signed letters endorsing Landry.

FALSE CLAIM: Jeff Landry has made a whole lot of money while in Congress and travels around in his own jet.

FACT: Jeff Landry’s jet? It’s a pickup truck. Jeff drives his truck or an SUV. They have a DRILLING=JOBS sticker on the back. You might see him driving in your community. If so honk to say “hi.” Landry’s financial disclosures are public information; he did not earn large sums from Congress. Landry is a successful business owner, and his income reflects that work from before he served in Congress. Boustany has called Landry a “good old boy.” We guess that means Jeff is a hunter, a fisherman, and a man who has been born and raised right here in South Louisiana. Yup, that’s true.

“I am pleased the voters will finally get a chance to hear Mr. Boustany back up his harsh, negative, false rhetoric in person. It is unfortunate that Boustany picked Halloween night, as I had carved out just a little time with my wife and son in the middle of this campaign; but I will allow him to break into this family time so the voters can finally hear him attempt to defend his liberal record in person.”

In a sign that nationally-known, elected leaders are moving to support Landry over false attacks by Boustany, today Congressman Jeff Landry picked up support from two of the U.S. Senate’s leading nationally-known conservatives: Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Senator Mike Lee of Utah.

Senator DeMint, a former small business owner and Congressman, is known as the leader of the Senate conservatives and the Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF). And Senator Lee, a former constitutional lawyer and clerk for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, is well known for trouncing establishment incumbent liberal Republican Senator Bob Bennett in 2010.

Both Senators have scored virtually perfect voting records from leading conservative, taxpayer watchdog groups the American Conservative Union, Club for Growth, and the Heritage Foundation – organizations which have scored Landry’s voting record overwhelming more conservative than Boustany’s.

Senator DeMint directly took on Charles Boustany’s negative, false TV and mail advertising accusing Jeff Landry of wanting to “throw people off a fiscal cliff” and drive up taxes when he made his statement on Landry. Boustany has spent huge sums attacking Jeff Landry, including in mailers this last weekend, accusing him of wanting to allow tax cuts to expire and promote a fiscal cliff.

Citing Landry’s opposition to lame duck deals U.S. Senator DeMint stated it is, “Good to see principled conservatives like Jeff Landry against lame duck deals that lead to more taxes, spending & debt.” [DeMint then noted in a tweet this news article: http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/09/boustany_landry_disagree_on_la.html]

Senator DeMint added “We need more principled conservatives like Jeff Landry willing to stand against the DC establishment and stand up for taxpayers.”

And in backing Landry, Senator Lee said: “Voting records matter. Jeff Landry showed his independence from clubby Washington when he voted against the House leadership’s debt deal with President Obama last summer. Jeff knew then that this ‘deal’ would raise the debt ceiling without serious spending cuts, except to our military. We need people like Jeff in Washington who put principle ahead of the establishment.”

In accepting their support, Congressman Landry said: “These U.S. Senators know what every other major conservative group who has endorsed me knows: I do not support higher taxes, I do not support wasteful spending, and I have always fought for conservative principles and our jobs during my time in Congress.”

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About Jeff Landry: Jeff Landry is a job-creating small businessman who was elected to Congress in 2010. Previously he owned an oil and gas small business, served as an attorney working with job creators, worked as a police officer and Sheriff’s Deputy, and spent some time in agriculture just after high school. Jeff is a veteran, leaving the military with the rank of Sergeant. He received the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, a National Defense Ribbon, an Overseas Training Ribbon and the Louisiana War Cross from his eleven years of service as a member of the Louisiana National Guard. In Congress, Jeff has championed oil and gas jobs and South Louisiana’s small businesses. Jeff has been one of the nation’s strongest conservatives based on objective scores of leading organizations.

Jeff Landry created and led the coalition of more than 60 other Members of Congress, who joined him, in fighting against Obama’s job killing drilling moratorium.

The liberal NEW YORK TIMES singled Jeff Landry out for his work trying to increase oil and gas drilling in the Gulf – siding with the environmentalists against jobs.  But Jeff Landry did not back down.

Now Boustany is attacking Jeff Landry for supporting worker safety in the Gulf.  Boustany is working with a lobbyist friend who is using his organization to help lead the attacks.

But here is what is most shocking….  Charles Boustany voted for it.  That’s right, Boustany voted for Jeff Landry’s life boats and now he is attacking Landry for it.