CenLamar | Est. 2006

  • Carville’s Letter Supporting Melancon

    I’m guessing many of you got this email tonight as well: Dear Drew, Over the course of my life in politics, I’ve met a lot of politicians — left, right, center, you name it. And while I may not always agree with the positions of some of my Republican friends, I can at least respect them when they walk the talk and show the courage of their convictions. But while honest differences of opinion are one thing, there’s one thing I won’t abide — not in my friends, not in my clients, not in right-wingers, not in left-wingers and certainly…

  • A Quick Musical Aside

    OK a break from Politics and something different just in case any of you might be tired of the vast variety of music played on A-town’s radio stations: First, from Ole Blighty, The Kooks and their song “Shine On”.  You’ve probably heard the chorus in a recent commercial.  They’ve got a clean fun sound.  Their two albums are definitely worth a listen. And from the US, We Are Scientists who have got to have some of the best videos in recent years.  Their website is nothing but hilarity so google them away.  “The Great Escape”: And finally “After Hours” which…

  • TPM: Vitter Blocks EPA Nomination, Seeks Delays on Formaldehyde Safety Regs

    I am sure there is a perfectly good reason for this. Right? Vitter’s stance on the issue is identical to that taken by the Formaldehyde Council Inc. (FCI), a trade group of formaldehyde producers. The group told TPMmuckraker in a statement that “an NAS review of formaldehyde has been a long-standing policy goal of the industry,” and added that “FCI believes that the scientific evidence overwhelmingly shows that formaldehyde and formaldehyde-derived products are safe when used appropriately.” In addition, lobby disclosure reports examined by TPMmuckraker show that the group paid $30,000 to a Republican lobbying firm this year in part…